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Last updated: 8/20
2026 NYC-DSA City Convention
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Exact location coming soon
Submit a proposal
Browse proposals Proposals are due September 20 at 11:59 PM.
15,000 members.
We’re excited to announce that our biennial City Convention will be on Saturday, November 14. Exact location and schedule will be sent to all members soon. The NYC-DSA City Convention is where our chapter’s democratic structures get put into place and delegates representing our 15,000 members deliberate, debate, and decide on the structure and activity of our chapter for the next two years.
City Convention is where historic decisions get made. At the last City Convention in 2024, the chapter voted to endorse Zohran for Mayor and the very next day, he launched the campaign. Whether you’ve been a member since 2016 or just joined a few weeks ago, we hope you’ll participate in our biggest City Convention to date.
Convention 101
Learn how convention works
Watch the edited Convention 101 and proposal-writing workshop.
Get ready
What can you do now?
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Learn how convention works
Watch our Convention 101 Video + attend upcoming Convention Office Hours.
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Volunteer
Hundreds of members will support discussions, delegate elections, and the day of convention.
Important details will be shared through email and this website. Check back in the coming weeks for more information.
Key dates
Convention timeline
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Key dates
Convention timeline
Mark your calendar if you intend to participate in pre-convention activities.
August 18
All members in good standing may begin submitting proposals.
August 25
Convention 101 + Proposal Writing workshop, followed by a crash course in how to write a strong proposal.
September 14
Delegate apportionments are announced.
September 16
Open Office Hours with members of the planning committee.
September 20
Proposals are due by 11:59 PM.
September 22
Proposals are sent to members. Members are encouraged to read and cosponsor proposals and write amendments.
September 25
Proposals must have the required number of cosponsors by 11:59 PM.
September 30
Amendments are due by 11:59 PM.
October 2
All proposals and amendments are sent to all members in good standing.
October 5–7
Proposal forums.
October 8
Delegate nomination form opens.
October 15
Delegate nominations close at 11:59 PM.
October 19
Delegate elections open.
October 25
Delegate elections close at 11:59 PM.
October 27
Tasks & Perspectives are shared with all members.
October 28
Workshop for delegates, including logistics, check-in, and a refresher on Robert’s Rules of Order.
October 30
Delegate agenda and consent agenda vote opens.
November 6
Delegate agenda and consent agenda vote closes.
November 9
Convention rules and agenda are announced.
November 14
City Convention.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is “City Convention”?+
City Convention is a biennial decision-making meeting where delegates representing all NYC-DSA members debate and vote on proposals. These proposals shape our chapter’s political direction and how the chapter is administered day to day. Some proposals can change our chapter’s constitution.
When is convention?+
Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where is the convention going to be held?+
The convention will be held in an accessible venue in New York City. The exact location will be shared with all members before delegate nominations begin.
How can I participate in convention?+
As a member in good standing, you can run as a delegate, submit proposals and amendments, or volunteer to help make the convention happen.
Who can participate in the convention?+
NYC-DSA members in good standing who join on or before September 7, 2026, may run for delegate. All members in good standing can volunteer and vote in delegate elections.
Can members who are not delegates come as observers?+
Yes. Because space is limited, members who are not delegates will also be expected to take on a volunteer role at convention.
How big is convention?+
There will be hundreds of delegates. Delegates are apportioned according to the relative size of our seven geographic branches.
What decisions have been made at previous conventions?+
Check out our chapter wiki, a valuable and evolving resource, for a summary of what passed in 2024 and an in-progress archive of all convention resolutions.
How do I assemble and submit cosponsors for a proposal?+
After you submit your proposal, you will receive a unique link to share with other NYC-DSA members to collect cosponsors. Proposals must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and have the required number of cosponsors by 11:59 PM on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Is there a difference between resolutions brought to Convention and those brought to the Citywide Leadership Committee?+
No, there is no difference. However, NYC-DSA’s bylaws can only be modified at a City Convention or by calling a special meeting. See our bylaws.
How are delegates elected?+
Delegates are elected by members of their geographic branch using an electronic ranked-choice ballot. A nomination form is sent to all members. A packet with each candidate’s questionnaire answers is then shared, and branch members vote on who they would like to send to Convention. Check the timeline on this website for key election dates.
I recently changed branches. How do I make sure I can vote in my new branch?+
Update your branch with the NYC-DSA branch selection form.
What does a delegate do?+
As an elected representative of their branch, a delegate votes on everything presented at Convention. Before Convention, delegates also vote on what to include on the delegate and consent agendas.
What is a slate?+
Some delegates may choose to run as part of a “slate,” an unofficial grouping that organizes delegates with similar priorities. Slates may also have a “platform” that outlines which proposals they support and their shared vision for NYC-DSA. You will probably see graphics on social media and in chats that promote these slates. Slates can be a useful way to understand a candidate’s political priorities, but it is important to ask questions, do your own research, and reflect on your own organizing experiences with delegates when you decide how to vote.
How do I write a proposal?+
Review our proposal-writing workshop and slides.
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