Tuesday was a massive victory for everyday Brooklyn Democrats, who voted resoundingly to elect district leaders ready to stand up against the party machine.

Thirteen NKD-endorsed candidates won district leader seats, based on preliminary election results. This is a significant step toward a local Democratic party that respects, empowers, and includes all Brooklynites. 

This cycle, NKD endorsed 18 District Leader candidates – ten of them running for office for the first time. All candidates ran for unpaid district leader positions as part of the Brooklyn Can’t Wait slate, and pledged to increase participation and transparency in our local party. They ran against candidates backed by the party establishment, including a State Senator and many long-term incumbents.

This election could reshape Brooklyn politics — vote early through Sunday 6/26, or on election day Tuesday 6/28!

Before you vote, check your poll site location and see who's on your ballot, then check NKD's Voter Guide for info about the candidates. If you have Judicial Delegates on your ballot, see our JD recommendations here. And if you have County Committee candidates are on your ballot, pick the Rep Your Block candidates listed here.

Our monthly general meeting will take place on Thursday, June 9, at 7pm. This will be a hybrid meeting — join us in person in the Chapel of First Unitarian in Brooklyn Heights, OR join us on Zoom. Register for the meeting here.