Ryder for New York

Ryder for New York is the campaign to elect progressive Democrat Ryder Kessler to New York State Assembly in the 66th District (Greenwich Village, Soho, Noho, and Tribeca).

Ryder Kessler is a lifelong downtown Manhattanite, community leader, and gay man. He was the founding CEO of DipJar, a start-up whose technology has helped low-wage service workers and nonprofits collect tens of millions of dollars in new credit card tips and donations. Since 2016, he has worked in Democratic politics and campaigns to take back the House, Senate, and White House, with a focus on voting rights. He is a member of Community Board 2 in Manhattan, where he has advocated for vibrant, equitable, sustainable neighborhoods.