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
- 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
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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
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February 11 - Manny Cantor Center/Educational Alliance
Mayoral Forum RSVP & Zoom Info.
Co-hosted by a coalition of downtown Democratic Clubs: Coalition for a District Alternative, Chelsea 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
- NYC Comptroller
- Public Advocate
- NYC Mayor
- Council District 1
- Council District 2
- Council District 3
- Letter from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg
- Manhattan Borough President
Candidate Forum Videos
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Manhattan District Attorney, Borough President, Council District 3 Forum
- NYC Council Districts 1 & 2 Forum
Candidate Participants
(list in formation)
NYC Mayor
Manhattan District Attorney
Manhattan Borough President
- (endorsed candidate) Brad Hoylman-Sigal
- Keith Powers
- Vincent K. Jenkins
Council District 1
Council District 2
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Anthony Weiner
Council District 3