Episode 6: John Scott and New York Democratic State Committee

In this episode of Not Suitable for Democracy, we zoom in on a part of the political iceberg most voters never see: the unpaid party positions within the New York State Democratic Party. Our guest is John Scott, the New York Democratic State Committee Member for Assembly District 34. He shares his journey in local politics, how his identity as an openly gay man inspired his campaign, and how he won the fight advocating for LGBTQIA+ curriculum. Although it was an uphill battle to pass his first resolution at the State Committee, not even Fox News could stop him!

From outsider to insider, John walks us through campaign life, the challenges within the State Committee, and what it takes to run for party office.

If you’ve ever thought about running for office, then tune in to learn more! New episodes drop every Tuesday.