THE DROPOUT PLEDGE
A trusted way to prove you’re listening.
Jim Walden’s challenge created a new test in the NYC Mayoral race: will candidates honor their word and let voters decide who stays? The pledge forces accountability into the open — not left to closed-door bargains.
SEED is the neutral arena built for this moment — with sourced profiles and transparent tallies that let campaigns:
Demonstrate legitimacy by joining an open, voter-driven process.
Get early insights into where independents and undecideds are leaning.
Preview ranked choice with first-choice depth and transfer strength down ballot.
Calibrate turnout with visibility into participation levels and bloc enthusiasm.
Stand apart by showing you put New Yorkers first.
This isn’t just a test for voters — it’s a chance for your campaign to lead.
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Opt In
Join the dropout pledge straw poll on SEED.
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Claim Your Profile
Ensure your candidate’s stances are represented accurately.
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Drive Participation
Share your SEED link and encourage supporters to make their choice.
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See The Dashboard
Watch real-time tallies update as New Yorkers make their candidate picks.
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Declined
Eric Adams
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Accepted
Andrew Cuomo
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Declined
Curtis Sliwa
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Accepted
Jim Walden