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Eleanor Roosevelt Independent Dems
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Democratic Club representing and organizing in the Manhattan East Side neighborhoods of Tudor City, Turtle Bay, Murray Hill, Kips Bay, Flatiron, and Gramercy. We ❤️ NY. www.erid.nyc
New Yorkers can early vote until 5 pm today and then all week until Nov 2.

Check out our slate and info on where to vote erid.nyc
October 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Vote these 13 delegates in NY Assembly District 74 www.erid.nyc/2025-judicia...
June 22, 2025 at 12:49 PM
As we enter dark times, a strong court system is more important than ever. If you live on Manhattan's East Side, your ballot may have a judicial delegate race. We urge you to vote for Group Two and select 13 vetted Democrats that will select strong judges in New York.
June 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Happy Father's Day, New York! Early Voting is open til 5 pm today. Find your poll site and head over to elect our candidates.

If you live in the 74th Assembly District, don't forget to vote only for the 2nd Group of Judicial Delegates ("Myrna Lepree" slate). www.erid.nyc/endorsements
June 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Our organization was proud to show up for a DCCC (@electdemocrats.bsky.social) fundraiser with Rep. Sarah McBride, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and superstar Tim Gunn. On to a majority!
June 2, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Important info about our April 21 meeting where we'll consider endorsing in the NYC Mayor's race! eepurl.com/jcVLxg
April 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We joined the #HandsOff NYC March yesterday. 10s of thousands of New Yorkers demanded Trump and Musk keep their grubby hands off critical freedoms and programs.

We'll keep fighting til we win!
April 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
A spectacular showing today for our Annual Spring Brunch where we honored leaders in NYC politics, labor, and community. Congrats to awardees Carlina Rivera, TWU International, and NYC Clean.

Join us as we work to activate Democrats at the local level!
April 7, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Join us April 6 for our Annual Brunch. Our fundraiser helps us drive Democratic voter turnout, mobilize the grassroots of our party, and send mailers and buses to swing districts across the country. secure.actblue.com/donate/eridb...
March 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
An amazing few days of petitioning with our NYC candidates. Joined by @alvinbraggnyc.bsky.social, @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social, and @voteben.nyc throughout the East Side.

We endorse candidates, canvass voters in swing districts, and more... join our next meeting. mailchi.mp/erdc-ny/even...
March 11, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Great kick-off event for our petitioning season! Thank you to the elected officials and candidates who joined. Thanks especially to our members and friends for rollin' up their sleeves.

Join us on the streets of Manhattan to collect signatures!
March 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
ERID proudly endorses Manhattan District Attorney (@alvinbragg.bsky.social) for re-election. DA Bragg has brought a sound balance to his role within New York's criminal justice system, and we look forward to his continued work.
February 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
For Manhattan Borough President, our club has endorsed Keith Powers (@keithpowersnyc.bsky.social). Keith has been a champion for Manhattan since his days as our District Leader and in his current role as Council Member.

We know he'll continue to focus on our most critical issues as the next BP!
February 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
In the race for New York City Comptroller, the Eleanor Roosevelt Independent Democrats proudly endorse Mark Levine (@marklevinenyc.bsky.social). He has been an effective champion as Manhattan Borough President, and we're confident he'll manage our City's books effectively and with a strong team.
February 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The Eleanor Roosevelt Independent Democrats has made new endorsements in the 2025 NYC Democratic Primary.

For Public Advocate, ERID endorses Jumaane Williams (@jumaane.bsky.social) in his re-election bid. Congratulations!
February 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
"If the Mayor remains an active candidate at the time of our March endorsement meeting, [we] will recommend our members vote to remove him from our endorsement ballot... Mr. Adams does not deserve our consideration."

Full statement on Eric Adams here: mcusercontent.com/c711c0fec290...
February 18, 2025 at 12:57 AM
In the NYC Council District 4 race, our ranked choice voting process resulted in a tie! Therefore, the Eleanor Roosevelt Independent Democratic Club has co-endorsed two candidates in this race: Ben Wetzler and Virginia Maloney.

Congratulations!
January 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
For New York City Council District 2, the Eleanor Roosevelt Independent Democratic Club proudly endorses Harvey Epstein.

Congratulations, Harvey!
January 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
We had a great winter social this week. Candidates, officials, and members of the judiciary were on hand to talk with members about the latest in local politics.

Ticket sales allowed us to donate $1,000 to the California Community Foundation's Wildfire Recovery Fund. Thank you!
January 16, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Want to see NYC Council candidates in action? We're hosting a candidate forum for Manhattan Districts 2 and 4 on Thursday, Jan 16 at Straus Community Center starting 6 pm. Opportunity to ask questions! Info here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
January 16, 2025 at 3:16 AM
We're having a little hang on the East Side this Sunday. Join us for some drinks and see what we're about. secure.actblue.com/donate/eridw...
January 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Thank you to the 60+ people who attended our November meeting. Together, we are starting to lay the groundwork to build our local Democratic Party in NYC. We are planning events, interviewing candidates, and searching for answers on our party's future.
November 26, 2024 at 5:24 AM