[1] In New York, county executive committees typically select candidates for local public offices, with the county committees ratifying the selections,[2] including judicial candidates and the Democratic Party's nominee in special elections.

However, a vast number of these are left unfilled, undermining broad participation in county decision-making.

[13] While voters choose delegates to the judicial nominating conventions which pick New York Supreme Court judges, the powerful Democratic machine usually controls the delegates, which critics say gives the party almost virtual control over judge selection.

[13] In 2016 a campaign titled #RepYourBlock was led by New Kings Democrats, in collaboration with other Brooklyn political clubs, local progressive politicians and candidates, and everyday citizens, to help reform-minded Democratic voters run for County Committee.

The general county committee meeting was ended abruptly and prior to the completion of full agenda.

Kings County Party chairman Frank Seddio, who replaced disgraced late Assemblyman Vito Lopez,[20] promised a review of the progressive reforms by a committee made up of members of his choosing.

[21] In January 2020, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn was chosen to succeed Frank Seddio as Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair.

[23] Democratic politics in Brooklyn have long been fractious, "between regulars and reformers and along ethnic and then racial lines.