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 three (3) seats on the New York State Supreme Court; one (1) seat in the 3rd Municipal Court District; and, one (1) seat in the 7th Municipal Court District, to be elected in the November 2025 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 three (3) most highly qualified candidates per vacancy.
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 Friday, June 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
2025 Judicial Political Calendar
Wednesday, June 4 | Judicial Applications available
Friday, June 13 @ 5pm | Judicial Applications due
*Tuesday, June 17 | Independent Screening Panel convenes
*Thursday, July 10 | Civil Court Screening Panel reports out results
*Thursday, July 24 | Supreme Court Screening Panel reports out results
Monday, August 11 | New York County Democratic Judicial Convention
*subject to change