2026 Primary Endorsements

ERID members recenlty voted on our June 2026 Primary Election Endorsements. Our slate of endorsed candidates is: 
New York State 12th Congressional District: Micah Lasher 
New York State 59th Senate District: Kristen Gonzalez

New York State 74th Assembly District: Keith Powers
New York Democratic State Committee: Mike Corbett and Elyssa Kates

Civil Court (4th District): Faith Bondy

Surrogates Court:  Rita Mella
The ERID slate of candidates for Judicial Delegate and Alternates:
    Delegates: Judy Gross, Bridgette Ahn, Sara Valenzuela, Amy Adelman, Rupal Kakkad, Charles Arnold, Ben Wetzler.
    Alternates: Molly Hollister, Gabe Turzo, Elsie Otero, Joan Beranbaum, Tom Nooter, Ann Levack, Lukas Florczak

Thank you to all the candidates who actively participated in our forums and endorsement process. Your participation and willingness to run for office makes our local democracy stronger.

Sign up for Petitioning

Petitioning for our endorsed candidates starts at the end of February and we are working to mobilize ERID more than ever before! Sign up with the link below to let us know your availability. You can sign up for "Street General Public Canvassing" and/or "Take Home Sheets". Street Canvassing involves at least a one hour shift outdoors in a high traffic location with at least one other volunteer. "Take Home Sheets" involves working on your own time/schedule to have your family, friends and neighbors sign. You can participate in either or both.

Sign up for Petitioning here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17s_JS6rviczF9n_cQIPuWFK5Avr9-m-bpNzjnxFXSbg/edit?ts=6981094b

February 17 - Monthly Club Meeting —VENUE CHANGE!

Mark your calendars for the Club's next monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 17.  Agenda items will include petitioning organizing and other items to be announced.

Date: Tuesday, February 17
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: THE GLOBE 158 EAST 23rd ST (Between 3rd and Lex). THIS MEETING IS NOT AT HANDCRAFT (WHICH HAS CLOSED)

February 22- Brad Hoylman-Sigal Inauguration and Borough Convention

Brad Hoylman-Sigal invites all members you to the Manhattan Borough President Inauguration Celebration and Borough Convention.

Join the celebration on Sunday, February 22 at Alice Tully Hall as Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal is sworn into office. Following, you can join a borough-wide, facilitated conversation about the future of Manhattan. Bring your friends and family, but most of all your ideas on how to improve our borough.

Pre-registration here is required to attend the Convention: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mbp-brad-hoylman-sigals-inauguration-celebration-and-borough-convention-tickets-1980497291713?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Please reach out to events@manhattanbp.nyc.gov if you have any questions or need any special accommodations.

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ERID Signs On to HandsOffNYC!

The Club has signed on to be a Partner organization with HandsOffNYC. In the wake of unprecedented ICE activity, this group will be essential to preserving and protecting NYC and its immigrant population. Please read about HandsOffNYC and sign up to receive news and event updates here:  https://www.handsoffnyc.com/ 

April 19 - Save the Date for Our Annual Brunch

Mark your calendars now for Sunday, April 19 from 12PM - 2PM! The Club will hold its annual brunch at Leonetta on Lexington Ave and E31st St. Be sure to join us at this new, exciting and delicious Mediterranean restaurant! Details to follow.