About Us
Welcome! Village Independent Democrats is a progressive, activist community organization of local Democrats committed to party reform, social justice, equality under the law, and the welfare of all. VID works to reform city, state, and national politics and to ensure progressive political leadership, fair judges, and forward-thinking policies.
VID is open to anyone, wherever you live, and you are invited to participate as you choose. Although members may belong to multiple clubs, VID requires members to vote in only one. We operate on the ground, knocking on doors for endorsed candidates, holding debates and forums with politicians on reforms, and engaging with elected leaders who speak at our meetings.
Born in 1956, VID has a long and colorful history as one of the longest-standing reform Democratic clubs in New York City.
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Early Voting Is Underway! Now- Nov. 1! Election Day is Nov. 3
Early Voting Is Underway! Now–November 1
Make your plan to vote early! Check your registration (and again before voting), find your assigned early voting site, and remind friends and family to do the same. Your early voting site may be different from your Election Day location. Don't wait until November 3!
Key dates:
- November 1: Last day of early voting.
- November 2: Last day to request an early mail or absentee ballot in person at your county Board of Elections.
- November 3: Election Day, polls open 6 AM–9 PM.
Problems at the polls? Ask a poll worker about your right to cast an affidavit ballot, or call the NYC Board of Elections at 866-868-3692 and for more information → New York State Board of Elections
Ballot Initiatives
Following a thoughtful discussion, VID voted not to take a position on the five ballot proposals, reflecting differing views on their potential benefits and trade-offs. The resources below outline the pros and cons to help voters make informed decisions.
- NYC Votes — Official ballot language and voter information.
- The City — Independent reporting and analysis of the proposals.
- amNY — Detailed analysis of each proposal, including arguments for and against and where leading good-government groups stand.
- League of Women Voters of NYC — A breakdown of each proposal, including arguments for and against.
- Recording: NYC Ballot Proposals: District Leader Layla Law-Gisiko shares her perspective on the proposals and why she recommends voting NO on all 5. With a Q&A.
- PIX11 – Ann Cheng: ED of the Commission on Government Efficiency, which developed the proposals, discusses the rationale for them.
VID IN ACTION: THE FINAL PUSH TO ELECTION DAY!Just days to go! Here's how you can help get out the vote in NYC and key congressional races. I. Help Get Out the Vote at NYC Polling Places
II. Campaign with VID and Our Elected Officials
For either event, contact Tony Hoffmann at [email protected], or just show up!
III. Get on the Bus! Canvass in NY-17 and PA-08
Buses depart from the MegaBus stop on W. 34th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues, across from the Javits Center. Questions? Contact VID bus captains Jen Hoppe at [email protected] or Melissa Carty at [email protected].
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