Candidate Endorsement Process
Westchester Jewish Democrats
SEEKING WJD ENDORSEMENT?
Westchester Jewish Democrats endorses candidates who share our commitment to fighting antisemitism, supporting Israel, and advocating for Jewish community priorities. Our endorsement process is thorough, fair, and designed to identify candidates who will be strong advocates for our community.
ENDORSEMENT QUESTIONNAIRES
Available Questionnaires:
Federal Candidates - U.S. House and Senate
State, County & Local Candidates - All other offices
How to Apply:
Download the appropriate questionnaire from the links above
Complete all questions thoroughly and thoughtfully
Receive confirmation within 48 hours of submission
2025 ELECTION DEADLINES
Local Elections (November 2025):
Questionnaire Deadline: September 1, 2025
Endorsement Decisions: Late September 2025
Public Announcements: Early October 2025
2026 ELECTION DEADLINES
Federal Races Primary (Primaries: June 2026):
Questionnaire Deadline: March 15, 2026
Endorsement Decisions: April 2026
Primary Announcements: April 2026
State & Local Races Primary (Primaries: June 2026):
Questionnaire Deadline: April 1, 2026
Endorsement Decisions: May 2026
Primary Announcements: May 2026
Federal Races General (November 2026):
Questionnaire Deadline: Sept 1, 2026
Endorsement Decisions: Sept 2026
General Election Announcements: October 2026
State & Local Races General (November 2026):
Questionnaire Deadline: Sept 1, 2026
Endorsement Decisions: Sept 2026
General Election Announcements: October 2026
INCUMBENT CANDIDATES
Early Submission Encouraged: Current office holders may submit questionnaires on a rolling basis throughout the year to allow for thorough evaluation.
Evaluation Process: All candidates in a race are evaluated together during our standard decision periods, which occur after petition deadlines when the full field of candidates is known. Early submission by incumbents allows more time for comprehensive evaluation but does not result in early endorsement decisions.
WHAT ENDORSEMENT INCLUDES
Public Support:
Social media announcement
Inclusion in WJD voter education materials
Logo usage permission for campaign materials
QUESTIONS?
Contact: endorsements@westchesterjewishdemocrats.com
Process Questions? Our Endorsement Committee will respond within 48 hours
Westchester Jewish Democrats is committed to a fair, transparent endorsement process that identifies the strongest advocates for Jewish community interests. All candidates are evaluated using the same criteria and process.