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Democracy for America endorses Maya Wiley for NYC Mayor

Today, Democracy for America (DFA) announced its endorsement of Maya Wiley for Mayor of New York City.

This is the first time Democracy for America has endorsed in a New York City mayoral primary in the grassroots progressive group’s 16-year history.

Statement from DFA CEO Yvette Simpson on DFA’s endorsement…

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Wiley for mayor endorsed by Democracy for America

Shant Shahrigian New York Daily News

The organization, founded by former presidential candidate Howard Dean but no longer linked with him, said Wiley is “fearlessly progressive, unbought, unbossed, and ready to make history the very moment she’s sworn in.”

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Wiley, a former top legal adviser to Mayor de Blasio, shook up the packed race when she officially launched her campaign last month.

“A nationally recognized leader in the fight for racial justice and equity, Maya Wiley understands that building-back after the pandemic requires a New York City Mayor who’ll be ready to take on the status quo, confront systemic inequities, and put forward solutions that ensure that every single New Yorker can thrive,” Democracy for America CEO Yvette Simpson said in a Tuesday statement.
 

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Apply for a DFA Endorsement

Thank you for applying for Democracy for America’s endorsement. These questions are the first step in our endorsement process, designed to connect our 1+ million grassroots members across the country with the most exciting, people-powered progressive candidates and campaigns. You’ll receive an email from us with next steps!

We recommend using a word processor to compose the answers to this questionnaire, in case you are disconnected from the internet, or if you are not yet ready to submit your application.

Public campaign profile:

(Please note: The responses for this section will become public once you've submitted them.)

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What inspired you to run for office? Why are you running for THIS particular office? (250 word limit)
DFA believes that when campaigns run with courage and conviction on core progressive values, we win. That means bold leadership in fighting income inequality, and building an economy that works for everyone, not just for the wealthiest few. It means committing to support the Movement for Black Lives, to challenge structural racism and stop violence against communities of color. It means people-powered politics - making sure that all people get a say in the decisions that impact their lives. How does your track record and your campaign embody these values? (250 word limit)
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Demographics & Identity:

Democracy for America is committed to building a more reflective democracy -- that means a government that reflects the lived experiences, needs, and hopes of all Americans -- not just those of an old boys' club. It means building a political process that honors the true breadth and depth of the American electorate, that centers equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice, where people of all races and genders have access to leadership and decision-making in the halls of government. Right now, our elected bodies are overwhelmingly wealthy, white, and male - white men comprise 31% of the population but 65% of all officeholders up and down the ballot. Our democracy is stronger when all our best and brightest have the opportunity to lead.

For that reason, we are providing the option for endorsement applicants to tell us more about their own identities.

This information is optional and self-reported. We will use it to track and further Democracy for America’s commitment to building a more reflective democracy - to ensure that our candidate endorsements reflect the diversity of the American people, to uphold the values of inclusion, equity, diversity, and justice, to challenge structural racism within our electoral process, particularly the structural barriers to access and resources faced by candidates of color.

Apply for a DFA Endorsement

Thank you for applying for Democracy for America’s endorsement. These questions are the first step in our endorsement process, designed to connect our 1+ million grassroots members across the country with the most exciting, people-powered progressive candidates and campaigns. You’ll receive an email from us with next steps!

We recommend using a word processor to compose the answers to this questionnaire, in case you are disconnected from the internet, or if you are not yet ready to submit your application.

Public campaign profile:

(Please note: The responses for this section will become public once you've submitted them.)

(e.g. "Friends of Lorena Gonzalez")
e.g.: "Missouri State's Attorney"
e.g.: "OH-08"
e.g. "https://www.facebook.com/DFAaction"
Please share your personal biography and story. (250 word limit)
What inspired you to run for office? Why are you running for THIS particular office? (250 word limit)
DFA believes that when campaigns run with courage and conviction on core progressive values, we win. That means bold leadership in fighting income inequality, and building an economy that works for everyone, not just for the wealthiest few. It means committing to support the Movement for Black Lives, to challenge structural racism and stop violence against communities of color. It means people-powered politics - making sure that all people get a say in the decisions that impact their lives. How does your track record and your campaign embody these values? (250 word limit)
Please select a square headshot, at least 800 by 800 pixels.
Election details:
Contact & other info:
Demographics & Identity:

Democracy for America is committed to building a more reflective democracy -- that means a government that reflects the lived experiences, needs, and hopes of all Americans -- not just those of an old boys' club. It means building a political process that honors the true breadth and depth of the American electorate, that centers equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice, where people of all races and genders have access to leadership and decision-making in the halls of government. Right now, our elected bodies are overwhelmingly wealthy, white, and male - white men comprise 31% of the population but 65% of all officeholders up and down the ballot. Our democracy is stronger when all our best and brightest have the opportunity to lead.

For that reason, we are providing the option for endorsement applicants to tell us more about their own identities.

This information is optional and self-reported. We will use it to track and further Democracy for America’s commitment to building a more reflective democracy - to ensure that our candidate endorsements reflect the diversity of the American people, to uphold the values of inclusion, equity, diversity, and justice, to challenge structural racism within our electoral process, particularly the structural barriers to access and resources faced by candidates of color.

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