The Independent Democratic Conference (IDC) – led by Bronx Sen. Jeff Klein – was a group of 8 NY State Senators who were elected to office as Democrats but who formed a coalition with Republicans, thereby blocking most progressive legislation in NY for over 7 years.

In the September 13, 2018 Democratic primary, after an unprecedented grassroots campaign, 6 IDC Senators including Klein were defeated by progressive challengers backed by No IDC NY. [New York Times]

