Manhattan Dems Announce Formation of the 2024 Supreme Court Independent Judicial Screening Panel

The New York County Democratic Committee has announced the formation of an Independent Screening Panel to report on the qualifications of candidates seeking the nomination of the Democratic Party for one (1) vacant seat on the New York State Supreme Court and one (1) incumbent running for re-election to be elected in the November 2024 general election. The heads of numerous bar associations, community organizations and law schools have been invited to nominate members of the panel, which will be directed to report a total of no more than the six (3) most highly qualified candidates for each vacant seat.

Candidates for the nomination may obtain applications from Kyle Ishmael, Esq., Executive Director for the Manhattan Democratic Party, via email at manhattandems@gmail.com. The deadline for submitting completed applications is Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

2024 Supreme Court Selection Political Calendar
Monday, June 10 | Judicial Applications available
Monday, June 17 @ 5pm | Judicial Applications due
*Tuesday, June 18 | Independent Screening Panel convenes
*Wednesday, July 24 | Independent Screening Panel reports out results
*Thursday, August 8 | New York County Democratic Judicial Convention

*subject to change