Candidate Forums

VID is excited to host a series of candidate forums and endorsement meetings in preparation for the 2025 New York City elections.  Several forums will be co-hosted by a coalition of downtown Democratic clubs. 

VID endorses candidates running in the 66th Assembly District and ballot proposals in all national, state, and local elections. In accordance with our Constitution, a candidate or ballot proposal must receive a majority vote in order to receive a VID endorsement. Candidates participate in a General Meeting forum and have an opportunity to speak to the membership for a brief time and participate in a Q & A session. Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) applies to all VID endorsements. 

VID Endorsed Candidates & Candidate Questionnaire Responses

Endorsement Meeting Schedule - VID Members Only

Information for Candidates 


 

  • January 7th
    Manhattan District Attorney, Manhattan Borough President, NYC Council District 3
    Co-hosted with the Downtown Independent Democrats

  • January 9th
    VID District Leader Forum, 66th AD, Part A

  • January 29  
    VID NYC Council District 1 & 2 Forum & Endorsement meeting. RSVP HERE

  • February 6, 6pm LGBTQ Center 
    NYC Comptroller, Public Advocate Forum -RSVP & Zoom Info

Co-hosted by a coalition of downtown Democratic Clubs: Coalition for a District Alternative,Downtown Independent Democrats, Grand Street Democrats, Manhattan Young Democrats, NYU College Democrats ,Three Bridges Democratic Club, United Democratic Organization , Village Independent Democrats,Village Reform Democratic Club

Co-hosted by a coalition of downtown Democratic Clubs: Coalition for a District AlternativeChelsea Reform Democratic Club , Downtown Independent Democrats, Grand Street Democrats, Hell’s Kitchen Democrats , Manhattan Young Democrats , NYU College Democrats , Three Bridges Democratic Club ,United Democratic Organization ,Village Independent Democrats, Village Reform Democratic Club

 

 

 

 


Candidates were requested to complete a questionnaire from club members. Candidate questionnaire responses and forum recordings are available below:

Candidate questionnaire responses

Candidate Forum Videos


Candidate Participants

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NYC Mayor

 

NYC Comptroller

 

Public Advocate

 

Manhattan District Attorney

Manhattan Borough President

Council District 1

Council District 2

Council District 3