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Endorsements
At our general meeting on February 20, HKDems members voted on Club-endorsed candidates for 2025 Democratic primary in June for NYC local offices.
See below for a list of the candidates we voted to endorse, links to their campaign websites, and statements from the candidates themselves.
New York City Mayor
Brad Lander
“I’m honored to receive the coveted Hell’s Kitchen Democrats endorsement for Mayor, as I proudly did for Comptroller in 2022. Hell’s Kitchen is a hub for political engagement, and their support helps secure our campaign’s expansive reach into the borough of Manhattan. New Yorkers are hungry for strong, experienced leadership to help ease our city’s high cost of living and the sense of disorder pervading our streets, and I’m grateful that HKDems knows I’m the candidate for the job.”
New York City Mayor Ranked:
1. Brad Lander
2. Jessica Ramos
3. Zellnor Myrie
4. Zohran Mamdani
New York City Public Advocate
Jenifer Rajkumar
"I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Hell’s Kitchen Democrats for NYC Public Advocate. This campaign is powered by the people—New Yorkers from every borough who believe in fresh leadership, bold ideas, and a government that truly works for them. Together, we are building a movement to bring new energy to our city government, ensuring that every voice is heard and every community has a champion. Let’s get to work!"
New York City Public Advocate:
1. Jenifer Rajkumar
2. Jumaane Williams
3. Martin Dolan
New York City Comptroller
Mark Levine
"The Hell's Kitchen Democrats have long been champions for justice and progress, from standing up against harmful federal policies to advocating for the neighborhood’s most vulnerable residents. I am so honored to have their support. Together, we’ll continue pushing for a more affordable, equitable New York."
New York City Comptroller:
1. Mark Levine
2. Justin Brannan
Manhattan Borough President:
Manhattan Borough President:
1. Brad Hoylman-Sigal
2. Keith Powers
Manhattan District Attorney
Alvin Bragg
"Thank you Hell’s Kitchen Democrats for your support and the work you do every day to protect our democracy and make your neighborhood and our city a safer, better place to live. Having HKDems support means a great deal to me and I look forward to continuing to work together to build on our successes in delivering the safety we need, the fairness we deserve, and justice for all. We know safety concerns are real, and we’ve got a lot of work ahead of us, but our comprehensive approach is getting results.”
City Council District 3
Erik Bottcher
"I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of the Hell's Kitchen Democrats. This club embodies the spirit of our community—rooted in grassroots beginnings and unwavering in its commitment to progressive causes. Together, we will continue to champion the values that make our community and our city strong. Thank you for your trust and partnership."
City Council District 6
Gale Brewer
"I deeply appreciate the support of the Hell’s Kitchen Democrats. Although the 6th Council District is a small part of your club’s geography, it is an important area. The busy 57th Street and the west 50’s are filled with people, businesses, and issues that need to be addressed. I look forward to petitioning with you and working with your members in the years ahead. Local involvement in politics and civic life is more important now than ever before, and your club is a leader in the fights for human rights, equity, equality, and human dignity. Again, thank you to the Hell’s Kitchen Democrats for your endorsement."
Municipal Court District 9
District Leader Assembly District 75
District Leader Assembly District 75
Paul Devlin
"It’s been an honor and privilege to serve as the HKDems District Leader bringing our neighborhood’s progressive voice to the Manhattan Democratic Party. I’m humbled to once again receive the Club’s endorsement and commit to continue our fight for justice and equity across all communities."
Rank Choice Voting explained
Ranked choice voting (RCV) is an election method in which voters rank candidates for an office in order of their preference (first choice, second choice, third choice, and so on). If a candidate receives more than half of the first choices, that candidate wins, just like in any other election. However, if there is no majority winner after counting the first choices, the race is decided by an instant runoff. The candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and voters who ranked that candidate as their first choice will have their votes count for their next choice. This process continues until a majority winner, a candidate with more than half of the vote, wins
For some helpful videos and information about Ranked Choice Voting