Democracy for NYC (DFNYC) is committed to the ideals espoused by Democracy for America, the organization founded by Howard Dean, and the national network of local coalition groups dedicated to the same.
We work both locally and nationally to ensure that fiscally responsible and socially progressive candidates are elected at all levels of government. We develop innovative ways to advocate for the issues that matter to our members and support legislation which has a positive effect in our communities. We promote transparency and ethical practices in government. We engage people in the political process and give them the tools to organize, communicate, mobilize, and enact change on the local, state, and national level.
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NYS Senate - District 20
Brooklyn
Former State Senator Eric Adams won his race for Brooklyn Borough President (endorsed by DFNYC!), so there is now an open seat in this central Brooklyn district. The lines were significantly redrawn after the 2010 census, and it is now farther south.
Election Date: September 9, 2014
Neighborhoods: (Brooklyn) Sunset Park, Gowanus, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brownsville (This district changed significantly after 2012 redistricting).
Candidates: (in alphabetical order)
Rubain Dorancy (D)
Jesse Hamilton (D)
Demetrius Lawrence (D) -dropped out
Links & More Info:
Meet the Candidates Vying to Replace Eric Adams, DNA Info, May 2014
Email: | info -at- dfnyc.org |
Democracy for NYC (DFNYC) is committed to the ideals espoused by Democracy for America, the organization founded by Howard Dean, and the national network of local coalition groups dedicated to the same.