Bring this with you when you vote on Thursday, September 13. Downtown Next meeting: Independent Wednesday, September 26 Democrats 6:00 – 8:00 pm Location TBD endorses Guest Speaker: Michael Blake For State Committee Vice Chair Democratic National Christopher Marte Committee For Civil Court Judge Robert Rosenthal

Downtown Independent For Governor Democrats District Leaders Cynthia Nixon Terri Cude Dennis Gault Vittoria Fariello For Lieutenant Governor Paul Newell

State Committeeman Jumaane Williams Benjamin Yee For Attorney General Downtown’s Voice for Democracy, Transparency and Community Letitia James

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For Civil Court Judge For State Committee Robert Rosenthal Christopher Marte

For 27 years, Robert Rosenthal Christopher Marte is running has been representing people for a seat on the NY Democratic who have been ignored or pushed State Committee, an internal party aside because of what they look organization that has little public like, who they love, or what they exposure but can be an important have – or don’t have. instrument for moving the Democratic party as a whole in He is the only candidate in the a more progressive direction. race awarded “Most Qualified” rating from three independent Marte is an independent, review panels. grassroots community activist who will join a growing Rosenthal is endorsed by every progressive caucus in that body Lower Manhattan Democratic standing up for so clearly needed organization and local leaders internal party reforms. — Assemblymember Yuh- Line Niou; Councilmembers With endorsements from other Margaret Chin and Carlina Rivera; local groups like Lower East Side NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer; Democrats, The Asian-American Manhattan Borough President Democratic Club, and Grand Street Gale Brewer; and Democrats, Marte has been able to Congressmembers Nydia build a coalition of support from Velazquez and Carolyn Maloney. across our diverse district. He has the experience, passion, He is the clear and only choice and perspective necessary to for progressive and reform- preside over a courtroom in which minded Lower Manhattan everyone is treated fairly. Democrats. Democratic Primary Endorsements Thursday, Sept. 13

For Governor Cynthia Nixon New York should be leading the way on progressive issues like single-payer health care and prison reform. But despite clear and repeated victories for these issues in the Assembly, the Governor and the Republicans he has propped up in the State Senate have blocked these reforms from becoming law. Cynthia Nixon is a long-time advocate for public education and social justice reform. Nixon has made passing these laws a priority: • Protecting reproductive rights before the Supreme Court guts Gov. Cuomo has avoided any Roe v Wade. real investigation into corruption, • Ending the prosecution of children while top members of his own as adults. administration have been convicted in devastating pay-to-play schemes. • Legalizing marijuana and With her promise to close the LLC reforming cash bail so that the campaign finance loophole, Cynthia most vulnerable are not victimized Nixon is poised to finally bring some by our criminal justice system. common-sense fairness to Albany • Enacting early voting and politics. automatic voter registration to And one more thing: Cynthia Nixon increase voter participation. knows that the subway is the governor’s responsibility, and she will fully fund the system to get New Yorkers moving again! Democratic Primary Endorsements Thursday, Sept. 13

For Lt. Governor Jumaane Williams Jumaane Williams is an exciting choice this year for Lt. Governor. A true progressive and activist, Williams cut his teeth as a tenant organizer in Brooklyn, helping working families avoid eviction. As a member of the City Council, Williams has championed criminal justice reform that would end mass incarceration. As Lt. Governor, he would blaze his own trail as an advocate for more progressive policies.

For Attorney General Letitia James There’s a big upside for New Yorkers following Eric Schneiderman’s swift fall — we have some great Democrats running to replace him (including three who would be the state’s first female Attorney General). Letitia James stands out from the crowd with her fierce advocacy for working families, her experience in the A.G.’s office, and her independence. She’s promised to go after corruption in Albany … and Trump Tower!