VID 2026 Endorsements

Feb 17, 2026

VID 2026 VID Endorsements

What a cycle this has been!

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.

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

  • Karen Cortes-Tower

 

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