VID endorses candidates 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. Members assume voting privileges after 90 days of membership in good standing.
2019-2020 Endorsement Calendar
Thursday, December 11th Meeting
Democratic Candidate for President of the United States
- The Village Independent Democrats voted “no endorsement” and will reevaluate at our March meeting.
Thursday, January 8th Meeting and Candidates’ Night
State Senate: 27th Senate District
- The Village Independent Democrats endorses Brad Hoylman for State Senate.
State Assembly: 66th Assembly District
- The Village Independent Democrats endorses Deborah Glick for State Assembly.
State Committee Members: 66th Assembly District
- The Village Independent Democrats endorses Rachel Lavine and Benjamin Yee for State Committee.
Thursday, February 13th Meeting and Candidates’ Night
Congress: 10th Congressional District
- The Village Independent Democrats endorses Jerrold Nadler for US Congress, 10th Congressional District.
Congress: 12th Congressional District
- The Village Independent Democrats endorses Carolyn Maloney for US Congress, 12th Congressional District.
Tuesday, February 18th Special Meeting
Civil Court: 1st Municipal Court District
- The Village Independent Democrats endorses Carol Feinman and John Wang for Civil Court in the 1st Municipal District.
Civil Court: County-Wide
- The Village Independent Democrats endorses David Cohen, Leticia Ramirez, and Michael Katz for Civil Court County-wide.