The job description for the state Democratic chair is pretty simple: elect as many Democrats across as much of the state as you can. But actually, doing the job is not quite that simple.

New York, with its 20 million citizens, is a large diverse state with competing needs and agendas. Our constituency includes people of every race, religion, ethnicity and socio-economic background. Our “big tent” needs to be inclusive while at the same time its various interest groups must avoid being abrasive.

What attracts some to the party at times repels others. What floats in one district, sinks in another. And yet, the chair, whomever he or she may be, must balance all of that while promoting Democratic principles, supporting our elected officials and promoting our party’s candidates

This year, for the first time, I face a challenge for reelection. I take nothing for granted and welcome the........

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