A Message From Party Chair
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
Welcome to the website of the Democratic Party of Brooklyn. We represent over one million Democrats from every corner of this borough. Together, we are one of the largest county parties in the nation. We are striving to be an inclusive and diverse organization with leaders and activists of every ethnicity, religion, race, ideology from every neighborhood of Brooklyn. We work to elect Democrats who will help the people of Brooklyn live better lives and we welcome you to get involved in the party, through your local neighborhood Democratic club or with the county party as a whole. Whoever you are, whatever your background, the Kings County Democratic County Party represents you and is eager to have you involved! As a united party you can rest assured that your diverse voices are heard.
Learn How We Are Improving The Lives Of Brooklynites Below.
In The News:
Brooklyn Daily Eagle: Celebrating Lori Citron Knipel For 30 Years As Brooklyn Dems District Leader, Pioneering Advocate
From shaping the national Democratic agenda to continually uplifting Brooklynites, Hon. Lori Citron Knipel, a lifelong Flatbush native, a mother,
Brooklyn Daily Eagle: Democrats Nominate Twelve Candidates for Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice
The Judicial Convention of The Kings County Democratic Party, chaired by Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte, convened successfully on August 5th to
NY Magazine: Brooklyn’s Democratic Boss Is Taking a Step Back — for the Happiest of Reasons Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn isn’t done with politics though.
Kings County Democratic Party boss Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn would like to inform her friends — and especially her enemies —
City & State NY: The 2022 Brooklyn Power 100
Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn successfully forged alliances with the current and previous mayoral administrations in New York City. Read
NY Daily News: Brooklyn Democrats move closer to gender equity
Brooklyn Democrats took a big step toward political gender equity, approving a recommendation to give transgender county committee members full
City & State NY: Forget Manhattan. Brooklyn is the seat of NYC power.
But to Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, who leads the Brooklyn Democratic Party, the change has already been made. “Brooklyn is not
Our 2022 Vision:
JUDICIAL REFORM
We are committed to finding the most qualified candidates in the county. Read about the judicial selection process here.
ELECTION REFORMS
Our newly elected chair wants every vote to count. Assemblymember Bichotte is a champion for election
FINANCIAL REFORM
A balanced budget is the key to maximizing our efforts to elect progressive leaders
PARTY INCLUSIVITY
The Brooklyn Democratic Party is the most diverse party in the country. We are focused on uniting every corner
TASK FORCE ON GENDER DISCRIMINATION & REPRESENTATION
Chair Bichotte's first priority is to expand voting rights and the ability for all to participate in our democracy
COVID-19 RESPONSE
The virus shined a light on deep and systemic inequalities in our county. Unfortunately, our federal leadership
The Brooklyn Democratic Party’s 2021 Public Policy Issues Meeting
Democratic Blue Holiday Fundraiser & Toy Drive
Brooklyn Democratic Party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn joined Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor-elect Eric Adams, Brooklyn Democratic Party and Brooklyn Young Democrats leaders to get toys for the needy during the holidays, fundraise for the pivotal 2022 elections, and speak on Democratic unity and progress!
Blue Victory Soiree
Brooklyn Democratic Party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn celebrates democratic victories with Mayor Bill de Blasio, democratic mayoral nominee Eric Adams, district leaders, and more!
NYC Mayoral, Comptroller and Brooklyn BP Candidate Debates, hosted by the Brooklyn Democratic Party and moderated by Errol Louis