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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Election Day is Nov. 3
Polls are open from 6 AM–9 PM. Make your plan to vote—and remind friends and family to do the same! Check your registration, confirm your assigned Election Day polling place (which may differ from your early voting site), and review your sample ballot before heading to the polls.
Problems at the polls? Don't leave without asking for help. If your name isn't on the voter rolls, ask a poll worker about your right to cast an affidavit ballot. Call the NYC Board of Elections at 866-868-3692 or visit the 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.
The Final Push! 2 Days Left!
Help Elect VID-endorsed Candidates on November 3
Volunteer to distribute VID palm cards at downtown poll sites on Election Day.
Contact Dan Palmisano to sign up for a time and location; click here, or contact Dan at [email protected] with any questions.
Two Days Left to Canvass or Make Calls for Mike DeCillis (NY-11)!
VID member Ed Yutkowitz makes the case for Mike DeCillis, the Democrat challenging Trump ally Nicole Malliotakis in Staten Island and southern Brooklyn. A 9/11 first responder, former special education teacher, NYPD officer, and attorney, DeCillis has devoted his career to public service. Ed argues that despite Malliotakis's advantages, this race is winnable if Democrats turn out.
Just two days left! Help Mike get out the vote by canvassing or making calls. Read Ed's article here and get involved here!
Voter Protection & Ballot Curing: Help Through Election Day and Beyond!
Vote Pro Pros is organizing emergency phonebanks to support voter protection, confirm poll observers, and help cure ballots after Election Day. Training is provided at the start of each phone bank. This work continues beyond Election Night, as many states allow ballot curing through Friday and into the following week.
To participate, you must join the Vote Pro Pros Slack channel. Email or text DNWSG Molly H ([email protected] or 917-757-3895) for a referral, or visit vopropros.com and click “Join Us!”
