Endorsements

2026 Primary Election Summary

URGENT: David Siffert Race Too Close to Call

Our endorsed candidate, David Siffert, trails by just 56 votes in the race for the 66th Assembly District, and a recount is underway.

If you voted by mail, please take a moment to confirm that your ballot was received and counted. Every vote matters in a race this close.

➡️ Check your ballot status: https://requestballot.vote.nyc/tracking

VID members worked tirelessly on behalf of our endorsed candidates during an exceptionally competitive primary season, and we can't thank our dedicated volunteers enough!

While the results were mixed, we celebrate decisive victories by Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Assemblymember Grace Lee, Council Member Carl Wilson, and Micah Lasher in NY-12. We are also eagerly awaiting the final certified results in the 66th Assembly District, where our endorsed candidate, David Siffert, trails by just 56 votes, and a recount is underway.*

In the 10th Congressional District, Congressman Dan Goldman was defeated by former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander in the Democratic primary. We thank Congressman Goldman for his outstanding service to Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, particularly his leadership defending our democracy, standing up to corruption, protecting immigrant communities, and fighting for affordability. As a former federal prosecutor, Rep. Goldman led the first impeachment investigation of Donald Trump and, in Congress, championed legislation to close tax loopholes for the ultra-wealthy, strengthen consumer protections, expand educational opportunities, and secure millions of dollars in federal funding for local nonprofits, NYCHA developments, and community institutions throughout our district. Rep Goldman's concession speech here.

We also congratulate Brad Lander on his victory. He has a strong record of public service and has long championed many of the progressive values that VID shares. We look forward to working with him in the months and years ahead.

Several other VID-endorsed candidates did not appear on the primary ballot because they were unopposed. Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Tish James, and State Senator Erik Bottcher automatically advance to the November General Election as the Democratic nominees. In addition, Sommer Omar and Ben Yee were unopposed for State Committee and were automatically elected.

As we turn our attention to the November General Election, the primary season is behind us. VID looks forward to supporting the Democratic nominees chosen by voters and working together to elect leaders who will defend our democracy, protect fundamental rights, and advance progressive values.

The latest election results can be found here.

 

* IMPORTANT: The Assembly District 66 race is separated by just 56 votes. If you voted by mail, please confirm that your ballot was received and counted using NYC's Ballot Tracker: https://requestballot.vote.nyc/tracking

 

VID 2026 Endorsements

From special elections to open seats, statewide races to judicial contests, this has been one of the most jam-packed endorsement seasons in recent memory. We are deeply grateful to our members for showing up, in person and on Zoom, asking thoughtful questions, engaging in serious discussion, and taking the time to vote.

We heard from outstanding candidates across every level of government. The conversations were substantive, respectful, and focused on the future of our city, state, and country. Thank you to every member who participated and helped make these endorsement decisions.  See candidate forum for Governor and NYS Comptroller here. View the candidate forum for NY-10 here.  View the City Council, District 3 candite forum here.

Below is the full list of Village Independent Democrats’ 2026 endorsements.

 

Governor of New York

  • Kathy Hochul 

Attorney General of New York

  • Letitia James 

 

New York State Comptroller

  • Thomas DiNapoli 

 

U.S. Congress – NY-10

  • Dan Goldman

 

U.S. Congress – NY-12 

  • Micah Lasher

 

New York State Senate – District 27

  • Grace Lee

 

New York State Senate – District 47

  • Erik Bottcher

 

New York State Assembly – 66th AD 

  • David Siffert

 

New York City Council – District 3

Carl Wilson

 

Surrogate Court

  • Hon. Rita Mella 

 

Civil Court – Countywide

  • Vlad Frants

 

Civil Court (Endorsement for additional Civil Court candidates postponed to the March 12 membership meeting.)

  • Hon. Josh Hanshaft 
  • Hon. Emily Morales-Minerva 

 

State Committee Members 

  • Sommer Omar
  • Ben Yee

2026 Candidate Forums

For a schedule for 2026 candidate forums and endorsement meetings, click here. Check here for updates as well.

 

2025 VID EDORSED CANDIDATES

Candidates are requested to complete a questionnaire from club members.

Candidate questionnaire responses:


Candidate Forum Videos:

2025 Endorsement Results

List in formation and will be updated with Judicial endorsements before the November General Election

 

We're proud to announce that 7 out of 8 endorsed candidates won in their races! 

NYC Mayor
Per VID rules, a 2nd endorsement vote was held after the primary to endorse for Mayor since our endorsed candidate, Brad Lander, did not win in that race:

 

NYC Mayor
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander

 

Public Advocate
Jumaane Williams

 

NYC Comptroller
Mark Levine

 

Manhattan District Attorney
District Attorney Alvin Bragg

 

Manhattan Borough President
Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal

 

NYC Council District 1
Councilmember Christopher Marte

 

NYC Council District 2
Assemblymember Harvey Epstein

 

 

NYC Council District 3
Councilmember Erik Bottcher

 

 

District Leader, 66th AD, Part A
Mar Fitzgerald

 

 

District Leader, 66th AD, Part A
Arthur Schwartz

 

VID ENDORSED JUDICIAL CANDIDATES

NYS Supreme Court: Suzanne Adams, Jim Clynes, Deborah Kaplan, Judy Kim

NY Civil Court: Eric Wursthorn

 

VID Endorsed Judicial Delegates & Alternates:

Deborah Glick
Kathryn Freed
David Siffert
Eliza Orlins
Anthony S. Hoffmann
Allen N. Roskoff
Susan Barrie
Sheila R. Rule
Patricia Laraia
Morton Minsley
Daniel Palmisano
Richard Corman
Linda Jacobson
Dennis Gault
Melissa Carty

Alternate Delegates 

Jeannine Kiely
Alfred Fuente
Timothy Wong
Karla Moskowitz
Chris J. Marchitello
Joshua Goodman
Katherine Slawinski
Arthur Z. Schwartz
Edward E. Keenan
Judith Jacobson
Michael Lagnado
Jonathan Geballe
Megan Pascarella
Mindy Rosier
Palak Kaushal