2025 New York City Council election

2025 New York City Council election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →
All 51 seats on the New York City Council 26 seats needed for a majority
Majority party Minority party   Leader Adrienne Adams (term-limited) Joann Ariola Party Democratic Republican Leader's seat 28th–Queens 32nd–Queens Last election 45 seats 6 seats
Speaker before election Adrienne Adams Democratic Elected Speaker TBD

The 2025 New York City Council elections will be held on November 4, 2025, with primary elections occurring on June 24, 2025. ^[1] Party nominees will be chosen using ranked-choice voting.

Incumbents not seeking re-election

Term-limited incumbents

Eight council members (all Democrats) are prevented from seeking a third consecutive term due to term limits that were renewed by voters in a ballot referendum in 2010. ^[2]

District	Incumbent	Party
2nd	Carlina Rivera	Democratic
4th	Keith Powers	Democratic
8th	Diana Ayala	Democratic
17th	Rafael Salamanca	Democratic
21st	Francisco Moya	Democratic
28th	Adrienne Adams	Democratic
30th	Robert Holden	Democratic
47th	Justin Brannan	Democratic

Resigned before election

During the 2023–2025 council session, two incumbents (one Democratic, one Republican) have resigned before the election.

District	Incumbent	Party	Reason
44th	Kalman Yeger	Democratic	Elected to the New York State Assembly in 2024.
51st	Joe Borelli	Republican	Resigning to serve in the private sector. [3]

Special elections

Two special elections will be held in 2025; special elections to the council are officially non-partisan and use ranked-choice voting.

District 44 (special)

A special election to the 44th district will be held on March 25 to fill the vacancy caused by Democrat Kalman Yeger's resignation to join the New York State Assembly. ^{[4] [5]}

Declared

• Simcha Felder, state senator from the 22nd district (2013–present) (Democratic) ^[6]
• Heshy Tischler, activist and perennial candidate (Republican) ^{[7] [8]}

Withdrawn

• Moshe Friedman ^[9]

Endorsements

Simcha Felder

State legislators

• William Colton, State Assemblymember from the 47th district (1997–present) ^[10]
• Simcha Eichenstein, State Assemblymember from the 48th district (2019–present) ^[10]
• Kalman Yeger, State Assemblymember from the 41st district (2025–present) ^[10]

Labor unions

• Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York ^[10]

Organizations

• Brooklyn Democratic Party ^[11]

Results

2025 New York City Council 44th district special election ^[12]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Simcha	Simcha Felder	4,479	81.7
	Team Trump	Heshy Tischler	949	17.3
	Write-in		55	1.0
Total votes			5,483	100.0

District 51 (special)

A special election to the 51st district will be held on April 29 to fill the vacancy caused by Republican Joe Borelli's resignation to join the private sector. ^{[13] [14]}

Declared

• Griffin Fossella, son of Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella (Republican) ^[15]
• Clifford Hagen, special education teacher and environmentalist (Democratic) ^[15]
• Frank Morano, radio talk show host at WABC (Republican) ^[16]

Endorsements

Frank Morano

Mayors

• Rudy Giuliani, Mayor of New York City (1994–2002), former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (1983–1989) ^[17]

Results

2025 New York City Council 51st district special election ^[18]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	We The People	Griffin Fossella
	Common Ground	Clifford Hagen
	SI Patriotism	Frank Morano
	Write-in
Total votes				100

List of districts

Manhattan

District 1 • District 2 • District 3 • District 4 • District 5 • District 6 • District 7 • District 8 (Bronx crossover) • District 9 • District 10

Bronx

District 11 • District 12 • District 13 • District 14 • District 15 • District 16 • District 17 • District 18

Queens

District 19 • District 20 • District 21 • District 22 (Bronx crossover) • District 23 • District 24 • District 25 • District 26 • District 27 • District 28 • District 29 • District 30 • District 31 • District 32

Brooklyn

District 33 • District 34 (Queens crossover) • District 35 • District 36 • District 37 • District 38 • District 39 • District 40 • District 41 • District 42 • District 43 • District 44 • District 45 • District 46 • District 47 • District 48

Staten Island

District 49 • District 50 (Brooklyn crossover) • District 51

District 1

2025 New York City Council 1st district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Christopher Marte Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Jess Coleman, lawyer, member of Manhattan Community Board 1 (2021–present) ^[19]
• Elizabeth Lewinsohn, founder of Community First Fund, member of Manhattan Community Board 1 (2012–present) ^[20]
• Christopher Marte, incumbent Councilmember ^[19]
• Eric Yu, Director of Expense Analysis for Service Delivery for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, member of Manhattan Community Board 1 (2021–present) ^[21]

Endorsements

Jess Coleman

Organizations

• Abundant New York ^[22]

Christopher Marte

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[23]

Labor unions

• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]

Organizations

• Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund ^[25]
• New York City Council Progressive Caucus Alliance ^[26]
• Working Families Party ^[23]

Republican primary

Declared

• Helen Qiu, pastor and nominee for this district in 2023 ^[16]

District 2

2025 New York City Council 2nd district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Carlina Rivera Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Sarah Batchu, member of Manhattan Community Board 3 (2022–present) ^[27]
• Harvey Epstein, State Assemblymember for the 74th district (2018–present) ^[27]
• Andrea Gordillo, chair of Manhattan Community Board 3 (2023–present) ^[28]
• Allison Ryan, candidate for this district in 2023 and Neighborhood Party nominee in 2021 ^[29]
• Anthony Weiner, former U.S. representative from New York's 9th congressional district (1999–2011), former New York City Councilmember from the 48th district (1992–1998), and candidate for Mayor of New York City in 2005 and 2013 ^[29]

Endorsements

Sarah Batchu

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Gordillo) ^[30]

Organizations

• Run for Something (co-endorsement with Gordillo) ^[31]
• Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Gordillo) ^[30]

Harvey Epstein

U.S. Representatives

• Dan Goldman, U.S. Representative from New York's 10th congressional district (2023-present) ^[29]
• Jerry Nadler, U.S. Representative from New York's 12th congressional district (1993–present) ^[29]

Local officials

• Margarita López, former New York City Councilmember from the 2nd district (1998–2005) ^[27]
• Rosie Méndez, former New York City Councilmember from the 2nd district (2006–2017) ^[27]

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party (first choice) ^[30]

Labor unions

• Professional Staff Congress CUNY (first choice) ^[24]

Organizations

• Working Families Party (first choice) ^[30]

Andrea Gordillo

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Batchu) ^[30]

Organizations

• Run for Something (co-endorsement with Batchu) ^[32]
• Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Batchu) ^[30]

Anthony Weiner

Local officials

• Frank Seddio, former State Assemblymember for 59th district (2003–2006) ^[33]

Republican primary

Declared

• Jason Murillo, radio show host & music producer ^[34]

District 3

2025 New York City Council 3rd district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Erik Bottcher Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Erik Bottcher, incumbent Councilmember ^[35]
• Dominick Romeo, building superintendent ^[36]

Endorsements

Erik Bottcher

Labor unions

• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]

Organizations

• Abundant New York ^[22]

Independents

Declared

• Louis Flores, journalist & consultant ^[37]

District 4

2025 New York City Council 4th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Keith Powers Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Vanessa Aronson, teacher ^[38]
• Kyle Athayde, member of Manhattan Community Board 6
• Faith Bondy, attorney ^[39]
• Luke Florczak, U.S. Marine Corps veteran ^[38]
• Virginia Maloney, project manager and daughter of former U.S. representative Carolyn Maloney ^[40]
• Rachel Storch, former Missouri state representative for the 64th district (2005–2011) ^[38]
• Ben Wetzler, former Democratic district leader for the 76th assembly district and great-nephew of former State Assemblymember George M. Michaels ^[38]

Endorsements

Vanessa Aronson

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[30]

Organizations

• Run for Something (co-endorsement with Maloney) ^[32]
• Working Families Party ^[30]

Virginia Maloney

Organizations

• Run for Something (co-endorsement with Aronson) ^[31]

Ben Wetzler

• Abundant New York ^[22]

District 5

2025 New York City Council 5th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Julie Menin Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Julie Menin, incumbent Councilmember
• Collin Thompson, educator

Endorsements

Julie Menin

Labor unions

• Communications Workers of America District 1 ^[41]
• District Council 37 ^[41]
• Hotel Trades Council ^[41]
• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• SEIU 32BJ ^[41]

Organizations

• Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund ^[25]

Republican primary

Declared

• Alina Bonsell ^[16]

District 6

2025 New York City Council 6th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Gale Brewer Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Gale Brewer, incumbent Councilmember ^[43]

Endorsements

Gale Brewer

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]

District 7

2025 New York City Council 7th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Shaun Abreu Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Shaun Abreu, incumbent Councilmember ^[44]
• Tiffany Khan, businesswoman ^[45]
• Edafe Okporo, refugee and migrant advocate ^[44]

Endorsements

Shaun Abreu

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[23]

Labor unions

• Communications Workers of America District 1 ^[41]
• District Council 37 ^[41]
• Hotel Trades Council ^[41]
• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]
• SEIU 32BJ ^[41]

Organizations

• Abundant New York ^[22]
• Working Families Party ^[23]

Republican primary

Declared

• Manual Williams, businessman ^[46]

District 8

2025 New York City Council 8th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Diana Ayala Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Clarisa Alayeto, chair of Bronx Community Board 1 (2023–present) ^[47]
• Daniel Aulbach-Sidibe, learning specialist ^[48]
• Federico Colon, former chief of staff to Councilmember Adam Clayton Powell IV ^[48]
• Rosa Diaz, secretary of Manhattan Community Board 11 ^[49]
• Elsie Encarnacion, chief of staff to Councilmember Diana Ayala ^[48]
• Wilfredo López, former legislative director and counsel for councilmember Ben Kallos and Working Families Party nominee for New York's 74th State Assembly district in 2022 ^[48]
• Nicholas Reyes, community engagement manager, State Democrats Committee Member AD 68, former member of Manhattan Community Board 11 ^[50]
• Raymond Santana, criminal justice advocate and member of the Exonerated Five ^[30]
• Evette Zayas, founder of CakeBurgers ^[16]

Declined

• Eddie Gibbs, State Assemblymember from the 68th district (2022–present) ^[50]

Endorsements

Elsie Encarnacion

Local officials

• Diana Ayala, New York City Councilmember from the 8th district (2018–present) ^[29]
• Crystal Hudson, New York City Councilmember from the 35th district (2022–present) ^[29]
• Rafael Salamanca, New York City Councilmember from the 17th district (2016–present) ^[29]

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[30]

Organizations

• Abundant New York ^[22]
• Bronx Democratic Party ^[51]
• Working Families Party ^[30]

District 9

2025 New York City Council 9th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Yusef Salaam Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Yusef Salaam, incumbent Councilmember ^[52]

Endorsements

Yusef Salaam

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]

District 10

2025 New York City Council 10th district election

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Majority party Minority party Third party   Candidate Joe Leon Reuben Levy-Simon Party Democratic Republican Tulip Party Alliance Working Families Conservative Red Rose Party

Councilmember before election Carmen De La Rosa Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Carmen De La Rosa, incumbent Councilmember ^[43]

Potential

• Ydanis Rodríguez, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation (2022–present) and former New York City Councilmember from this district (2010–2021) ^[53]

Endorsements

Carmen De La Rosa

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[23]

Labor unions

• Communications Workers of America District 1 ^[41]
• District Council 37 ^[41]
• Hotel Trades Council ^[41]
• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]
• SEIU 32BJ ^[41]

Organizations

• Working Families Party ^[23]

Endorsements

Ydanis Rodriguez

Individuals

• Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City (2021-present-)

Labor unions

• Correction Officers' Benevolent Association
• Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York
• Uniformed Fire Officers Association

Organizations

• American Solidarity Party

Independents and minor parties

Banned

• Joe Leon Reuben-Levy Simon, Tulip Party

Endorsements

Joe Leon Reuben Levy-Simon

International labor organizations and/or unions

• Industrial Workers of the World
• World Federation of Trade Unions
• International Trade Union Confederation

International political organizations

• International Workers' Association – Asociación Internacional de los Trabajadores
• Socialist International
• Humanists International
• Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization
• International Conference of Marxist–Leninist Parties and Organizations (Unity & Struggle)
• International Meeting of Communist and Workers' Parties
• Global Greens
• International Coordination of Revolutionary Parties and Organizations
• Progressive Alliance
• International Peoples' Assembly
• Progressive International
• International Communist League (Maoist)

District 11

2025 New York City Council 11th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Eric Dinowitz Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Danielle Herbert-Guggenheim, teacher, behavioral therapist ^[16]

Potential

• Eric Dinowitz, incumbent Councilmember

Endorsements

Eric Dinowitz

Labor unions

• Communications Workers of America District 1 ^[41]
• District Council 37 ^[41]
• Hotel Trades Council ^[41]
• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• SEIU 32BJ ^[41]

District 12

2025 New York City Council 12th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Kevin Riley Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Filed paperwork

• Andy King, former Councilmember for this district (2012-2020) ^[16]

Potential

• Kevin Riley, incumbent Councilmember

Endorsements

Andy King

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]

District 13

2025 New York City Council 13th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Republican Democratic

Councilmember before election Kristy Marmorato Republican Elected Councilmember TBD

Republican primary

Declared

• Kristy Marmorato, incumbent Councilmember ^[29]

Democratic primary

Declared

• Shirley Aldebol, former executive vice president of SEIU 32BJ ^{[54] [43]}
• David Diaz, investor ^[55]
• Eddie Marrero, Director of Operations of the New York State Department of Health, former Senior Advisor to Congressman Charles Rangel (2002-04) ^[56]
• John Perez, retired Army officer ^[29]
• Theona Reets-DuPont, chief of staff to Councilmember Oswald Feliz ^[29]
• Jacqueline Torres, HR professional ^[55]

Potential

• John Zaccaro Jr., State Assemblymember from the 80th district (2023–present) ^[54]

Declined

• Marjorie Velázquez, former New York City Councilmember from the 13th district (2022–2023) ^[29]

Endorsements

Shirley Aldebol

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party (first choice) ^[30]

Labor unions

• Communications Workers of America ^[55]
• New York State Laborers’ Political Action Committee ^[55]
• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• SEIU 32BJ ^[55]
• 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East ^[55]

Organizations

• Abundant New York ^[22]
• Bronx Democratic Party ^[51]
• Working Families Party (first choice) ^[30]

David Diaz

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party (second choice) ^[30]

Organizations

• Working Families Party (second choice) ^[30]

District 14

2025 New York City Council 14th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Pierina Sanchez Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Fernando Cabrera, former Councilmember for this district (2010–2021) ^[57]
• Bryan Hodge Vasquez, attorney ^[58]
• Pierina Sanchez, incumbent Councilmember ^[57]

Filed paperwork

• John Maynard Harris ^[29]
• Evette Wilson ^[29]

Endorsements

Fernando Cabrera

State legislators

• Al Taylor, State Assemblymember from the 71st district (2017–present) ^[29]

Local officials

• Darlene Mealy, New York City Councilmember from the 41st district (2006–2017, 2021–present) ^[29]

Pierina Sanchez

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[23]

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]

Organizations

• Abundant New York ^[22]
• New York City Council Progressive Caucus Alliance ^[26]
• Working Families Party ^[23]

District 15

2025 New York City Council 15th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Oswald Feliz Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Oswald Feliz, incumbent Councilmember ^[43]

Endorsements

Oswald Feliz

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]

District 16

2025 New York City Council 16th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Althea Stevens Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Potential

• Althea Stevens, incumbent Councilmember

Endorsements

Althea Stevens

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[23]

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]

Organizations

• Working Families Party ^[23]

Independents

Declared

• Shakur Joseph, managing director ^[59]

District 17

2025 New York City Council 17th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Rafael Salamanca Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Antirson Ortiz, New York City Comptroller Director of Constituent Services ^[29]
• Freddy Perez, first vice chair of Bronx Community Board 1 (2023–present) ^[60]
• Justin Sanchez, chief of staff to State Senator Nathalia Fernandez ^[61]
• Elvis Santana, activist and candidate for New York's 79th State Assembly district in 2020 ^[29]
• Jasmine Uribe, entrepreneur ^[29]

Endorsements

Antirson Ortiz

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party (first choice) ^[30]

Organizations

• Working Families Party (first choice) ^[30]

Freddy Perez

Local officials

• Rubén Díaz Jr., former Bronx Borough President (2009–2021) (co-endorsement with Sanchez) ^[29]
• Rafael Salamanca, New York City Councilmember from the 17th district (2016–present) ^[60]

Justin Sanchez

Local officials

• Rubén Díaz Jr., former Bronx Borough President (2009–2021) (co-endorsement with Perez) ^[29]

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Santana) ^[30]

Organizations

• Bronx Democratic Party ^[51]
• Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Santana) ^[30]

Elvis Santana

State legislators

• Michael Blake, former State Assemblymember from the 79th district (2015–2021) ^[29]

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Sanchez) ^[30]

Organizations

• Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Sanchez) ^[30]

District 18

2025 New York City Council 18th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Amanda Farías Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Amanda Farías, incumbent Councilmember ^[43]

Endorsements

Amanda Farías

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[23]

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]

Organizations

• Abundant New York ^[22]
• Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund ^[25]
• Working Families Party ^[23]

District 19

2025 New York City Council 19th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Republican Democratic

Councilmember before election Vickie Paladino Republican Elected Councilmember TBD

Republican primary

Declared

• Vickie Paladino, incumbent Councilmember ^[43]

Democratic primary

Declared

• Alexander Caruso, substitute teacher and political organizer ^[62]

Alexander Caruso

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[30]

Organizations

• Working Families Party ^[30]

District 20

2025 New York City Council 20th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Sandra Ung Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Sandra Ung, incumbent Councilmember ^[43]

Endorsements

Sandra Ung

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]

Organizations

• Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund ^[25]

Republican primary

Declared

• Allen Haolun Wang, security manager, former US Combat Military Veteran and former NYPD Officer ^[63]

District 21

2025 New York City Council 21st district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Francisco Moya Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• David Aiken, State Democrats Committee Member AD 35 (2018-present) ^[16]
• Yanna Henriquez, nonprofit worker ^[64]
• Hiram Monserrate, former Councilmember for this district (2002–2008), former state senator for the 13th district (2009–2010), and disqualified candidate for this district in 2023 ^[64]
• Erycka Montoya, intergovernmental affairs employee for the New York City Council ^[64]
• Sandro Navarro, district director for state senator Jessica Ramos ^[64]
• Shanel Thomas-Henry, member of Queens Community Board 3 ^[29]

Endorsements

Erycka Montoya

State legislators

• Catalina Cruz, State Assemblymember from the 39th district (2019–present) ^[64]
• Jessica González-Rojas, State Assemblymember from the 34th district (2021–present) ^[64]

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party (first choice) ^[30]

Organizations

• Working Families Party (first choice) ^[30]

Sandro Navarro

State legislators

• Jessica Ramos, State Senator from the 13th district (2019–present) ^[64]

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Thomas-Henry) ^[30]

Organizations

• Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Thomas-Henry) ^[30]

Shanel Thomas-Henry

State legislators

• Jeffrion Aubry, former State Assemblymember from the 35th district (1992–2024) ^[29]

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Navarro) ^[30]

Organizations

• Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Navarro) ^[30]

District 22

2025 New York City Council 22nd district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Tiffany Cabán Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Potential

• Tiffany Cabán, incumbent Councilmenber

Endorsements

Tiffany Cabán

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[23]

Labor unions

• Communications Workers of America District 1 ^[41]
• District Council 37 ^[41]
• Hotel Trades Council ^[41]
• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]
• SEIU 32BJ ^[41]

Organizations

• Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund ^[25]
• Working Families Party ^[23]

District 23

2025 New York City Council 23rd district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Linda Lee Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Linda Lee, incumbent Councilmember

Republican primary

Declared

• Bernard Chow, landlord ^[16]

Endorsements

Linda Lee

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]

Organizations

• Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund ^[25]

District 24

2025 New York City Council 24th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election James F. Gennaro Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Potential

• James F. Gennaro, incumbent Councilmember

Endorsements

James F. Gennaro

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]

District 25

2025 New York City Council 25th district election

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Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Shekar Krishnan Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Mac Merchan, member of Queens Community Board 4 (2022-present) ^[16]
• Ricardo Pacheco, retired NYPD officer ^[65]

Potential

• Shekar Krishnan, incumbent Councilmember

Endorsements

Shekar Krishnan

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[23]

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]

Organizations

• New York City Council Progressive Caucus Alliance ^[26]
• Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund ^[25]
• Working Families Party ^[23]

Republican primary

Declared

• Abubakar Ashiq, paralegal ^[66]
• Ramses Frias, community activist ^[67]
• Shah Haque, founder of World Human Rights Development USA, 2021 New York City Council Republican nominee for the District 25 ^[68]

District 26

2025 New York City Council 26th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Julie Won Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Potential

• Julie Won, incumbent Councilmember

Endorsements

Julie Won

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[23]

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]

Organizations

• New York City Council Progressive Caucus Alliance ^[26]
• Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund ^[25]
• Working Families Party ^[23]

District 27

2025 New York City Council 27th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Nantasha Williams Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Vera Daniels, wellness coach ^[69]
• Nantasha Williams, incumbent Councilmember

Endorsements

Nantasha Williamns

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]

Organizations

• New York City Council Progressive Caucus Alliance ^[26]

District 28

2025 New York City Council 28th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Adrienne Adams Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Tyrell Hankerson, district chief of staff to councilmember Adrienne Adams ^[70]
• Romeo Hitlall, real estate broker and member of Queens Community Board 10 (2008–present) ^[70]
• Latoya LeGrand, aide to State Assemblymember Vivian E. Cook and member of Queens Community Board 12 (2021–present) ^[70]
• Japneet Singh, assurance associate, candidate for New York's 15th State Senate district in 2022, and candidate for this district in 2021 ^[29]
• Ruben Wills, former New York City Councilmember of District 28 (2011-17) ^[16]

Endorsements

Tyrell Hankerson

Labor unions

• Professional Staff Congress CUNY (first choice) ^[24]

Local officials

• Donovan Richards, Queens Borough President (2020–present) ^[29]
• Adrienne Adams, Speaker of the New York City Council (2022–present) from the 28th district (2018–present) ^[71]

Latoya LeGrand

Labor unions

• Professional Staff Congress CUNY (second choice) ^[24]

District 29

2025 New York City Council 29th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Lynn Schulman Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Potential

• Lynn Schulman, incumbent Councilmember

Endorsements

Lynn Schulman

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]

Organizations

• Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund ^[25]

Republican primary

Declared

• Supreet McGrath, product manager ^[72]

District 30

2025 New York City Council 30th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Robert Holden Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Paul Pogozelski, businessman and president of the Middle Village Property Owners and Residents Association ^[73]
• Dermot Smyth, teachers' union strategist ^[74]
• Phil Wong, budget director for Councilmember Robert Holden ^[29]

Potential

• Daniel Kurzyna, chief of staff for councilmember Robert Holden since 2019 ^[74]

Endorsements

Dermot Smyth

U.S. representatives

• Tom Suozzi, U.S. Representative from New York's 3rd congressional district (2017–2023, 2024–present) ^[74]

State legislators

• Andrew Hevesi, State Assemblymember from the 28th district (2005–present) ^[74]
• Alicia Hyndman, State Assemblymember from the 29th district (2016–present) ^[74]
• Micah Lasher, State Assemblymember from the 69th district (2025–present) ^[74]

Local officials

• Donovan Richards, Queens Borough President (2020–present) ^[74]

Phil Wong

Local officials

• Robert Holden, New York City Councilmember from the 30th district (2016–present) (co-endorsement with Vaichunas) ^[29]

Republican primary

Declared

• Jonathan Rinaldi, perennial candidate ^[29]
• Alicia Vaichunas, deputy chief of staff for Councilmember Robert Holden ^{[16] [75]}

Endorsements

Alicia Vaichunas

Local officials

• Joann Ariola, Minority Leader of the New York City Council (2025–present) from the 32nd district (2022–present) ^[29]
• Robert Holden, New York City Councilmember from the 30th district (2016–present) (co-endorsement with Wong) ^[75]

Organizations

• Queens Republican Party ^[29]

District 31

2025 New York City Council 31st district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Selvena Brooks-Powers Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Potential

• Selvena Brooks-Powers, incumbent Councilmember

Endorsements

Selvena Brooks-Powers

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]

Organizations

• Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund ^[25]

District 32

2025 New York City Council 32nd district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Republican Democratic

Councilmember before election Joann Ariola Republican Elected Councilmember TBD

Republican primary

Potential

• Joann Ariola, incumbent Councilmember

District 33

2025 New York City Council 33rd district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Lincoln Restler Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Potential

• Lincoln Restler, incumbent Councilmember

Endorsements

Lincoln Restler

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[23]

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]

Organizations

• Abundant New York ^[22]
• Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund ^[25]
• Working Families Party ^[23]

District 34

2025 New York City Council 34th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Jennifer Gutiérrez Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Jennifer Gutiérrez, incumbent Councilmember

Endorsements

Jennifer Gutiérrez

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[23]

Labor unions

• Communications Workers of America District 1 ^[41]
• District Council 37 ^[41]
• Hotel Trades Council ^[41]
• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]
• SEIU 32BJ ^[41]

Organizations

• Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund ^[25]
• Working Families Party ^[23]

Republican primary

Declared

• Andrew Okuneff, landlord and founder of the North Brooklyn Republican Club ^[76]

District 35

2025 New York City Council 35th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Crystal Hudson Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Dion Ashman, businessman and DJ ^[16]
• Crystal Hudson, incumbent Councilmember
• Hector Robertson, housing advocate, Democratic candidate for NYC City Council in 2021 ^[16]
• Sharon Wedderburn, member of Brooklyn Community Board 8 ^[16]

Endorsements

Crystal Hudson

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[23]

Labor unions

• Communications Workers of America District 1 ^[41]
• District Council 37 ^[41]
• Hotel Trades Council ^[41]
• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]
• SEIU 32BJ ^[41]

Organizations

• Abundant New York ^[22]
• New York City Council Progressive Caucus Alliance ^[26]
• Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund ^[25]
• Working Families Party ^[23]

District 36

2025 New York City Council 36th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Chi Ossé Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Potential

• Chi Ossé, incumbent Councilmember

Endorsements

Chi Ossé

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[23]

Labor unions

• Communications Workers of America District 1 ^[41]
• District Council 37 ^[41]
• Hotel Trades Council ^[41]
• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]
• SEIU 32BJ ^[41]

Organizations

• Abundant New York ^[22]
• Working Families Party ^[23]

District 37

2025 New York City Council 37th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Sandy Nurse Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Potential

• Sandy Nurse, incumbent Councilmember

Endorsements

Sandy Nurse

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[23]

Labor unions

• Communications Workers of America District 1 ^[41]
• District Council 37 ^[41]
• Hotel Trades Council ^[41]
• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]
• SEIU 32BJ ^[41]

Organizations

• Working Families Party ^[23]

District 38

2025 New York City Council 38th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Alexa Avilés Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Alexa Avilés, incumbent Councilmember ^[29]
• Ling Ye, senior casework manager & field representative for congressman Dan Goldman ^[29]

Endorsements

Alexa Avilés

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[23]

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]

Organizations

• New York City Council Progressive Caucus Alliance ^[26]
• Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund ^[25]
• Working Families Party ^[23]

Republican primary

Declared

• Luis Quero, banking program manager ^[29]

District 39

2025 New York City Council 39th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Shahana Hanif Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Shahana Hanif, incumbent ^[77]
• Maya Kornberg, researcher at the Brennan Center for Justice ^[78]

Endorsements

Shahana Hanif

Local officials

• Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn Borough President (2022–present) ^[79]
• Jumaane Williams, New York City Public Advocate (2019–present) ^[79]

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[23]

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]

Organizations

• Abundant New York ^[22]
• New York City Council Progressive Caucus Alliance ^[26]
• Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund ^[25]
• Working Families Party ^[23]

Declined to endorse

Local officials

• Brad Lander, New York City Comptroller (2022–present) ^[79]

District 40

2025 New York City Council 40th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Rita Joseph Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Potential

• Rita Joseph, incumbent Councilmember

Endorsements

Rita Joseph

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[23]

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]

Organizations

• Working Families Party ^[23]

District 41

2025 New York City Council 41st district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Darlene Mealy Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Dante Arnwine, District Manager of Brooklyn Community Board 9 ^[80]
• Bianca Cunningham, campaigns director for Action Center on Race and the Economy ^[16]
• Jamell Henderson, former chairman of Brooklyn Neighborhood Advisory Board 8 ^[16]
• Lawman Lynch, businessman ^[81]
• Darlene Mealy, incumbent Councilmember
• Jammel Thompson, founder of Rich & Royal Clothing ^[82]

Filed paperwork

• Dom Alexandre, New York City Council Director of Outreach & Events ^[16]

Endorsements

Bianca Cunningham

State legislators

• Jabari Brisport, state senator from the 25th district (2021–present) ^[83]

Jamell Henderson

Organizations

• Citizen Action of New York ^[84]

District 42

2025 New York City Council 42nd district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Chris Banks Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Potential

• Chris Banks, incumbent Councilmember

Endorsements

Chris Banks

Labor unions

• Communications Workers of America District 1 ^[41]
• District Council 37 ^[41]
• Hotel Trades Council ^[41]
• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• SEIU 32BJ ^[41]

District 43

2025 New York City Council 43rd district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Susan Zhuang Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Susan Zhuang, incumbent Councilmember

Endorsements

Susan Zhuang

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]

District 44

2025 New York City Council 44th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Simcha Felder Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Zahava Durchin ^[10]
• Simcha Felder, incumbent Councilmember ^[10]

Republican primary

Declared

• Heshy Tischler, activist and perennial candidate ^[10]

Independents

Declared

• Moshe Fridman ^[10]

District 45

2025 New York City Council 45th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Farah Louis Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Potential

• Farah Louis, incumbent Councilmember

Endorsements

Farah Louis

Labor unions

• Communications Workers of America District 1 ^[41]
• District Council 37 ^[41]
• Hotel Trades Council ^[41]
• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]
• SEIU 32BJ ^[41]

Republican primary

Declared

• Elijah Diaz, businessman ^{[85] [86]}

Independents

Declared

• Hatem El-Gamasy, former bodega owner and foreign policy analyst ^{[87] [88]}

District 46

2025 New York City Council 46th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Mercedes Narcisse Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Kenny Altidor, artist ^[89]
• Mercedes Narcisse, incumbent Councilmember
• R. Dimple Willabus, businesswoman, Democratic candidate for NYC City Council in 2021 ^[16]

Endorsements

Mercedes Narcisse

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]

Republican primary

Declared

• Athena Clarke, former teacher and anti-vaccine activist ^[90]

District 47

2025 New York City Council 47th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Justin Brannan Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Anthony Batista, Vice-Chair of Brooklyn Neighborhood Advisory Board 15 ^[91]
• Linda Harrison, 2nd Vice Chair of the Brooklyn Community Board 13 ^[16]
• Kayla Santosuosso, chief counsel for Justin Brannan ^[92]
• Fedir Usmanov, operations manager ^[93]

Endorsements

Kayla Santosuosso

Local officials

• Justin Brannan, New York City Councilmember from the 47th district (2018–present) ^[92]

Individuals

• Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party ^[30]

Labor unions

• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• Professional Staff Congress CUNY ^[24]

Organizations

• Working Families Party ^[30]

Republican primary

Declared

• George Sarantopoulos, political consultant, former Director of Communications for Assemblyman Lester Chang (2023)

District 48

2025 New York City Council 48th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Republican Democratic

Councilmember before election Inna Vernikov Republican Elected Councilmember TBD

Republican primary

Declared

• Ari Kagan, former New York City Councilmember from the 47th district (2022–2024) ^[94]

• Inna Vernikov, incumbent Councilmember

Democratic primary

Delcared

• Anzhela Pinkhasov, founder of consulting group APOC, NY ^{[16] [95]}

District 49

2025 New York City Council 49th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican

Councilmember before election Kamillah Hanks Democratic Elected Councilmember TBD

Democratic primary

Declared

• Sarah Blas, Director of DEI Health for Staten Island Women Who March ^[16]
• Telee Brown, member of the Mariner's Harbor/Port Richmond Area Committee of Staten Island Community Board 1
• Jozette Carter-Williams, photographer, banker and widow of fallen Police Officer Gerard Carter ^[96]
• Abou Sy Diakhate, court analyst ^[97]
• Kamillah Hanks, incumbent Councilmember
• Aidan Rivera, case manager, vice president of the Young Democrats of Richmond County ^[98]

Endorsements

Sarah Blas

Organizations

• Run for Something ^[31]

Kamillah Hanks

Labor unions

• Communications Workers of America District 1 ^[41]
• District Council 37 ^[41]
• Hotel Trades Council ^[41]
• New York State Nurses Association ^[42]
• SEIU 32BJ ^[41]

District 50

2025 New York City Council 50th district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Republican Democratic

Councilmember before election David Carr Republican Elected Councilmember TBD

Republican primary

Declared

• David Carr, incumbent Councilmember

Democratic primary

Declared

• Radhakrishna Mohan, IT specialist ^[16]

District 51

2025 New York City Council 51st district election

←  2023 November 4, 2025 2029 →

Majority party Minority party   Party Republican Democratic

Councilmember before election Vacant Elected Councilmember TBD

The incumbent will be known following an April 29 special election to fill the vacancy caused by Republican Joe Borelli's resignation to join the private sector. ^[13]

Republican primary

Declared

• John Buthorn, retired NYPD sergeant ^[99]

Potential

• Griffin Fossella, son of Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella (running in the special election)
• Frank Morano, radio talk show host at WABC (running in the special election)

Democratic primary

Potential

• Clifford Hagen, special education teacher and environmentalist (running in the special election)

2026 Speaker election

Incumbent Speaker Adrienne Adams is term limited and can not run for re-election, paving the way for an open speakership election in 2026. Potential candidates for the position include:

• Crystal Hudson (D-35th) ^[100]

See also

• 2025 New York City mayoral election
• 2025 New York City Comptroller election
• 2025 New York City Public Advocate election
• 2025 New York City borough president elections

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