New Kings Democrats is a progressive, grassroots political organization committed to bringing transparency, accountability, and inclusionary democracy to the Brooklyn Democratic Party.
2024
Candidates for District Leader/State Committee
These candidates will appear on the ballot in the Democratic Primary on June 25, 2024.
Diana González for District Leader in Assembly District 44 F
Angela Kravtchenko for District Leader in Assembly District 46F
Chris McCreight for District Leader in Assembly District 46M
Jacqui Painter for District Leader in Assembly District 51F
Julio Peña III for District Leader in Assembly District 51M
Lydia Green for District Leader in Assembly District 52F
Aaron Ouyang for District Leader in Assembly District 52M
Felix Ceballos for District Leader in Assembly District 53M
Previous Endorsements
2022
Candidates for Statewide Races
Jumaane Williams for Governor
Ana María Archila for Lt. Governor
Candidates for NY Assembly
Emily Gallagher for Assembly in District 50
Samy Nemir Olivares for Assembly in District 54
Candidates for District Leader/State Committee
Kellan Calder for District Leader in Assembly District 43 F
Akel Williams for District Leader in Assembly District 43 M
Angela Kravtchenko for District Leader in Assembly District 46 F
Emile Bazile for District Leader in Assembly District 50 M
Jacqui Painter for District Leader in Assembly District 51 F
Julio Peña III for District Leader in Assembly District 51 M
Lydia Green for District Leader in Assembly District 52 F
Aaron Ouyang for District Leader in Assembly District 52 M
Maritza Davila for District Leader in Assembly District 53 F
Felix Ceballos for District Leader in Assembly District 53 M
Aciré Polight for District Leader in Assembly District 54 F
Robert Camacho for District Leader in Assembly District 54 M
Monae Priolenau for District Leader in Assembly District 56 F
Shaquana Boykin for District Leader in Assembly District 57 F
Mike Boomer for District Leader in Assembly District 57 M
Naomi Hopkins for District Leader in Assembly District 59 F
Joanne Seminara for District Leader in Assembly District 64 F
Mark Hanna for District Leader in Assembly District 64 M
Kenneth Lee for District Leader in Assembly District 42 M
2021
Brad Lander for NYC Comptroller
Kenya Handy-Hilliard for City Council In Council District 40
Lincoln Restler for City Council in Council District 33
Brandon West for City Council in Council District 39
Crystal Hudson for City Council in Council District 35
Jennifer Gutierrez for City Council in Council District 34
Antonio Reynoso for Brooklyn Borough President
Sandy Nurse for City Council In Council District 37
2020
37th City Council District - Sandy Nurse
54th Assembly District - Sandy Nurse
7th Congressional District - Nydia Velazquez
18th State Senate District - Julia Salazar
Assembly Member, 51st Assembly District - Genesis Aquino
Assembly Member, 50th Assembly District - Emily Gallagher
District Leader, 50th Assembly District - Kristina Naplatarski
District Leader, 53rd Assembly District - Samuel N. Olivares
District Leader, 52nd Assembly District - Jesse Pierce
District Leader, 57th Assembly District - Shaquana Boykin
District Leader, 51st Assembly District - Julio Peña III
2019
Public Advocate - Jumaane Williams
2018
Public Advocate - Jumaane Williams
7th Congressional District - Nydia Velazquez
20th State Senate District - Zellnor Myrie
Female District Leader in Assembly District 51 - Genesis Aquino
Lt. Governor - Jumaane Williams
Governor - Cynthia Nixon
18th State Senate District - Julia Salazar
Attorney General - Zephyr Teachout
2017
34th City Council District - Antonio Reynoso
35th City Council District - Ede Fox
38th City Council District - Carlos Menchaca
41st City Council District - Alicka Samuel
43rd City Council District - Rev. Khader El-Yateem
2016
7th Congressional District - Nydia Velazquez
18th State Senate District - Debbie Medina
Assemblymember, 44th Assembly District - Bobby Carroll
District Leader, 44th Assembly District - Bobby Carroll
District Leader, 50th Assembly District - Emily Gallagher
District Leader, 50th Assembly District - Nick Rizzo
2014
7th Congressional District – Nydia Velazquez
18th State Senate District – Debbie Medina
20th State Senate District – Rubain Dorancy
51st Assembly District – Ceasar Zuniga
53rd Assembly District – No endorsement
55th Assembly District – Lori Boozer
District Leader, 50th Assembly District – Nick Rizzo
2013
53rd Assembly District – Jason Otaño
New York City Mayor – Bill de Blasio
New York City Comptroller – Scott Stringer
New York City Public Advocate – No endorsement
Brooklyn Borough President – No endorsement
Brooklyn District Attorney – Abe George
Brooklyn District Attorney – Ken Thompson
33rd City Council District – No endorsement
35th City Council District – No endorsement
38th City Council District – Carlos Menchaca
2012
12th Congressional District – Nydia Velazquez
10th Congressional District – Hakeem Jeffries
18th State Senate District - Jason Otaño
50th Assembly District – No endorsement
District Leader, 50th Assembly District – Lincoln Restler
District Leader, 52nd Assembly District – Chris Owens
Civil Court Judge, Countywide Races – No endorsement
Civil Court Judge, 1st District – Richard Montelione
Civil Court Judge, 2nd District – No endorsement
2011
54th Assembly District – Jesus Gonzalez
2010
12th Congressional District – Nydia Velazquez
25th State Senate District - Daniel Squadron
52nd Assembly District – Joan Millman
District Leader, 53rd Assembly District – Esteban Duran
District Leader, 53rd Assembly District – Barbara Medina
District Leader, 52nd Assembly District – Jo Anne Simon
District Leader, 50th Assembly District – Lincoln Restler
District Leader, 50th Assembly District – Kate Zidar
2009
33rd Council District — Evan Thies
34th Council District — No endorsement
35th Council District — Letitia James