Congress was designed to serve as a check on executive power. When presidents of either party overreach, members of Congress have a responsibility to speak up, conduct oversight, and defend the independence of the institutions that protect American democracy. That responsibility becomes even more important when political pressure makes it harder to do so.
That is why the National Organization for Women has endorsed Laura Dunn (D, NY-12, Manhattan), Dan Goldman (D, NY-10, Manhattan) and Ritchie Torres (D, NY-15, Bronx) in the Democratic primary.
Laura Dunn – Congressional District 12, covering both sides of Manhattan, and 97th Street. This is the seat being vacated by longtime NOW friend Jerry Nadler. Dunn is an award-winning civil rights attorney who has spent decades fighting for women, girls, LGBTQ communities, immigrants, and survivors. She helped draft and pass the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) under President Obama and later worked on expanding Title IX protections under President Biden.
Dan Goldman (incumbent) – Congressional District 10, covering lower Manhattan, roughly south of 14th Street, and the western Brooklyn neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Red Hook, Gowanus, Prospect Heights, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, and Sunset Park, with parts of Borough Park and Bay Ridge, and all of Prospect Park. As a member of the Pro-Choice Caucus, he has focused much of his legislative and advocacy work on protecting and expanding reproductive rights for women. He has also been a strong public defender of democracy and the rule of law being threatened under the current Presidential administration.
Ritchie Torres (incumbent) – Congressional District 15, covering the South Bronx, including South Jamaica an South Ozone Park as well as the southern portion of the West Bronx. Torres is the first openly gay Afro-Latino elected to Congress, and a lifelong advocate for the Bronx community. Torres has advanced women’s advancement by hosting and promoting events that honor women leaders, recognizing their contributions, and using his platform to advocate for greater women’s representation in politics.
Early voting starts June 13th. Find your polling site here. Primary Election Day is June 23rd.