WSD
NY-12 Candidate Endorsement Announcement
West Side Democrats are excited to announce the results of our 2026 NY-12 Congressional Candidate endorsement vote:
Micah Lasher
We look forward to supporting and working with Assemblyman Lasher as he seeks national office in this critical moment of our country’s history.
And a huge thank you to all who attended our January 22nd meeting and voted in the endorsement election!
Next Meeting Information
January 29th, 2026
Forum for State Senate, State Assembly District 67, State Committee (Male and Female) 67th and 69th, and Nominations for WSD Judicial Delegates
Special Election Announcement
There is a Special Election for State Senate District 47, which runs roughly from West 14th Street up to West 103rd Street on the West Side. The seat was previously held by Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who was sworn in as Manhattan Borough President earlier this year.
The Democratic candidate in that race is Erik Bottcher
Come meet Erik at our next meeting on Thursday, January 29!
Click below to find your voting site:
Please note that Early Voting is cancelled on Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26 due to weather-related concerns.
Voting hours are being extended on other days. The full schedule for early voting is available at:
Upcoming Event
Annual Gala
New Date: Sunday, April 19th
Join us at our annual Spring Gala to honor Congressman Jerry Nadler
and thank him for his many years of service to New York’s 12th District
Where: Jacob’s Pickles (690 Columbus Ave. between 93rd and 94th
When: Sunday, April 19th at 1-4pm
All Politics Are Local.
Our Mission
Mobilize and serve the needs of Manhattan’s West Side community
Promote and organize progressive opinion on local, state, national, and global issues
Democratize the political process and encourage popular involvement
Make the Democratic Party an effective vehicle for peace and progress
Advocate for racial, economic, and social justice within the Party, our city, and our country