Elections for members of the
New York City Council
The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of New York City. It has 51 members from 51 council districts throughout the five Borough (New York City), boroughs.
The council serves as a check against the Mayor of New York City, mayor in a may ...
were held on November 7, 2017. Primary elections were held on September 12 for all 51 districts of the city council.
Incumbents not seeking re-election
Term-limited incumbents
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Rosie Méndez
Rosie Méndez (born February 28, 1963) is an American politician who served in the New York City Council from the 2nd district from 2006 to 2017. She is a Democrat.
The district includes all or parts of Chelsea, the East Village, the Flatiron ...
(D),
District 2 District 2 may refer to:
Places by country
*II District, Turku, in Finland
* District 2, Düsseldorf, Germany
*District 2, Grand Bassa County, a district in Liberia
*District 2, an electoral district of Malta
*District 2, a police district of Mal ...
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Daniel Garodnick
Daniel Garodnick (born May 5, 1972) is an American lawyer and a former Democratic New York City Councilmember for the 4th district. He is currently the Chair of the New York City Planning Commission. He also serves president and chief executive ...
(D),
District 4 District 4 can refer to:
*District 4, Düsseldorf, in Germany
*District 4, Grand Bassa County, in Liberia
*District 4 (Ho Chi Minh City), in Vietnam
*District 4 (New York City Council), in the United States
*IV District, Turku, in Finland
*Aussersi ...
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Melissa Mark-Viverito
Melissa Mark-Viverito (born April 1, 1969) is an American Democratic Party (United States), Democratic politician and former speaker of the New York City Council from 2014 to 2017, as well as councilmember for the New York City's 8th City Council ...
(D),
District 8 District 8 can refer to:
*District 8 Jakarta, in Indonesia
*District 8 (Ho Chi Minh City), in Vietnam
* VIII District, Turku, in Finland
* VIII District, Budapest, in Hungary
*Riesbach, also known as District 8, in Zürich, Switzerland
* District ...
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James Vacca
James Vacca is an American politician who served in the New York City Council from the 13th district from 2006 to 2017. He is a Democrat.
The district includes Allerton, Baychester, Bronx Park, City Island, Country Club, Ferry Point Park, ...
(D),
District 13
''District 13'' ( French title ''Banlieue 13'' or ''B13''), is a 2004 French action film directed by Pierre Morel and written and produced by Luc Besson. It depicts parkour in several stunt sequences completed without wires or computer-generated ...
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Annabel Palma
Annabel Palma is an American politician and Commissioner and Chair of the New York City Commission on Human Rights. She previously served on the New York City Council from the 18th district from 2004 to 2017. She is a Democrat. The district in ...
(D),
District 18
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or county, counties, several municipality, municipa ...
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Darlene Mealy
Darlene Mealy is an American politician who is a member of the New York City Council from the 41st district, which includes Brownsville, Bushwick, Crown Heights, East Flatbush and Prospect Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn.
A Democrat, Mealy prev ...
(D),
District 41
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Vincent J. Gentile (D),
District 43
Retiring incumbents
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Julissa Ferreras
Julissa Ferreras-Copeland (born November 2, 1976) is an American politician. She is the former New York City Council Member for the 21st district from 2009 to 2017, which includes portions of College Point, Corona, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Fl ...
(D),
District 21
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...
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David G. Greenfield
David G. Greenfield (born September 26, 1978) is an American politician, law professor, and non-profit organization executive. He served as a Democrat in the New York City Council from the 44th district from 2010 to 2017. The district includes ...
(D),
District 44
Results
Manhattan
District 1 District 1 may refer to:
* I District, Turku, in Finland
* District 1, Düsseldorf, a district in Düsseldorf, Germany
* Sector 1 (Bucharest), also known as District 1, in Bucharest, Romania
* District I, Budapest in Budapest, Hungary
* Distric ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 2 District 2 may refer to:
Places by country
*II District, Turku, in Finland
* District 2, Düsseldorf, Germany
*District 2, Grand Bassa County, a district in Liberia
*District 2, an electoral district of Malta
*District 2, a police district of Mal ...
Incumbent Democrat
Rosie Mendez was term-limited and could not run for a third term.
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 3 District 3 can refer to:
*III District, Turku, in Finland
* District 3, Düsseldorf, in Germany
*District 3, Grand Bassa County, in Liberia
* District 3, Malta, an electoral district of Malta
*District 3, a police district of Malta
* Wiedikon, als ...
Incumbent Democrat
Corey Johnson was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
;General election
District 4 District 4 can refer to:
*District 4, Düsseldorf, in Germany
*District 4, Grand Bassa County, in Liberia
*District 4 (Ho Chi Minh City), in Vietnam
*District 4 (New York City Council), in the United States
*IV District, Turku, in Finland
*Aussersi ...
Incumbent Democrat
Daniel Garodnick
Daniel Garodnick (born May 5, 1972) is an American lawyer and a former Democratic New York City Councilmember for the 4th district. He is currently the Chair of the New York City Planning Commission. He also serves president and chief executive ...
was term-limited and could not seek a third term.
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 5 District 5, 5 District or 5th District may refer to:
Europe
* District 5 (Zürich)
* District 5, Düsseldorf
* V District, Turku
* District 5, an electoral district of Malta
* District 5, a police district of Malta
* Palma-Palmilla, also known ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 6 District Six is a place in Cape Town, South Africa.
District Six may also refer to:
:Government divisions
* District 6, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
* District 6 (New York City Council), in the United States
* VI District, Turku, in Finland
* Distri ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 7 District 7 could refer to:
* District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
* District 7 (Zürich), Switzerland
*District 7, Düsseldorf, Germany
*VII District, Turku, Finland
*District 7 School (Groton, Massachusetts), United States
*District 7 School (Han ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 9
''District 9'' is a 2009 science fiction mockumentary film directed by Neill Blomkamp in his feature film debut, written by Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell, and produced by Peter Jackson and Carolynne Cunningham. It is a co-production of New Zeala ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 10 District 10 may refer to:
Places
*District 10 (Ho Chi Minh city), Vietnam
*District 10 (Zürich), in Switzerland
* District 10, an electoral district of Malta
* District 10, a police district of Malta
*District 10 School, a historic school in Marga ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
Manhattan/Bronx crossover
District 8 District 8 can refer to:
*District 8 Jakarta, in Indonesia
*District 8 (Ho Chi Minh City), in Vietnam
* VIII District, Turku, in Finland
* VIII District, Budapest, in Hungary
*Riesbach, also known as District 8, in Zürich, Switzerland
* District ...
Incumbent Democrat and Council Speaker
Melissa Mark-Viverito
Melissa Mark-Viverito (born April 1, 1969) is an American Democratic Party (United States), Democratic politician and former speaker of the New York City Council from 2014 to 2017, as well as councilmember for the New York City's 8th City Council ...
was term-limited and could not seek a 4th term.
;Democratic primary
;General election
The Bronx
District 11 District 11 can refer to:
*District 11 (Ho Chi Minh city), Vietnam
*District 11 (Zürich), Switzerland
* District 11, an electoral district of Malta
*Colorado Springs School District 11, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
*District 11 (Hu ...
Incumbent
Andrew Cohen was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
;General election
District 12 District 12 may refer to:
* District 12 (Ho Chi Minh city), Vietnam
*Schwamendingen, Zürich, Switzerland, also known as District 12
* District 12, an electoral district of Malta
* District 12 (Hunger Games), fictional district in the Hunger Games ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 13
''District 13'' ( French title ''Banlieue 13'' or ''B13''), is a 2004 French action film directed by Pierre Morel and written and produced by Luc Besson. It depicts parkour in several stunt sequences completed without wires or computer-generated ...
Incumbent Democrat
James Vacca
James Vacca is an American politician who served in the New York City Council from the 13th district from 2006 to 2017. He is a Democrat.
The district includes Allerton, Baychester, Bronx Park, City Island, Country Club, Ferry Point Park, ...
was term-limited and could not seek a 4th term.
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 14
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 15 District 15 or 15th district can refer to:
U.S. political districts
Federal level
* Illinois's 15th congressional district
* Michigan's 15th congressional district
* Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district
* Ohio's 15th congressional district
S ...
Incumbent Democrat
Ritchie Torres
Ritchie John Torres (born March 12, 1988) is an American politician from New York. A member of the Democratic Party, Torres is the U.S. representative for New York's 15th congressional district. The district covers most of the South Bronx. It is ...
was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
;General election
District 16 16th district may refer to:
France
* 16th arrondissement of Marseille
*16th arrondissement of Paris
United States
Congressional districts
*California's 16th congressional district
*Florida's 16th congressional district
*Illinois's 16th co ...
Incumbent Democrat
Vanessa Gibson
Vanessa L. Gibson (born March 19, 1979) is an American politician who has served as the Borough President of The Bronx since 2022. She served as a member of the New York City Council, representing the 16th district from 2014 to 2021. A Democrat ...
was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
;General election
District 17
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 18
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or county, counties, several municipality, municipa ...
Incumbent Democrat
Annabel Palma
Annabel Palma is an American politician and Commissioner and Chair of the New York City Commission on Human Rights. She previously served on the New York City Council from the 18th district from 2004 to 2017. She is a Democrat. The district in ...
was term-limited and could not seek a third term.
;Democratic primary
;General election
Bronx/Queens crossover
District 22 District 22 may refer to:
* District 22 (Chile)
* District 22 (Tehran)
* Texas Senate, District 22
* Florida's 22nd congressional district
* Texas's 22nd congressional district
* New York's 22nd congressional district
* California's 22nd congress ...
Incumbent Democrat
Costa Constantinides
Costa Constantinides (born January 7, 1975) is an American politician and attorney who served as a member of the New York City Council from the 22nd district. The district includes Astoria, East Elmhurst, part of Long Island City, Rikers Isl ...
was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
;General election
Queens
District 19
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 20
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or county, counties, several municipality, municipa ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 21
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...
Incumbent Democrat
Julissa Ferreras
Julissa Ferreras-Copeland (born November 2, 1976) is an American politician. She is the former New York City Council Member for the 21st district from 2009 to 2017, which includes portions of College Point, Corona, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Fl ...
declined to seek a third term.
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 23
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or county, counties, several municipality, municipa ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 24
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 25
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...
Incumbent Democrat
Daniel Dromm was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
;General election
District 26
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...
Incumbent Democrat
Jimmy Van Bramer was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
;General election
District 27
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 28
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...
Incumbent Democrat
Ruben Wills
Ruben W. Wills (born August 9, 1971) is a former member of the New York City Council, serving the 28th district from 2011 until he was convicted of a felony in August 2017. After serving a 2 - 6-year prison sentence, the New York Supreme Court ...
was expelled from office August 10. The winner of the general election was sworn in early to complete Wills' term.
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 29
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...
Incumbent Democrat
Karen Koslowitz was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
;General election
District 30
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
Holden, though elected on Republican and generally Republican-affiliated ballot lines, is a registered Democrat and "still consider
himself a Democrat"
District 31
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or county, counties, several municipality, municipa ...
Incumbent Democrat
Donovan Richards
Donovan Richards, Jr. (born April 9, 1983) is an American politician serving as the Borough President of Queens. He is also a former New York City Council member, having represented the 31st district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
His ...
was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
;General election
District 32
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
Queens/Brooklyn crossover
District 34
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
Brooklyn
District 33
Incumbent Democrat
Stephen Levin was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
;General election
District 35
;Democratic primary
;Green primary
;General election
District 36
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions o ...
Incumbent Democrat
Robert Cornegy
Robert E. Cornegy Jr. (born September 24, 1965) is an American politician. He is a former New York City Council Member for the 36th district, representing Bedford-Stuyvesant and northern Crown Heights in Brooklyn.
A Democrat, he was an unsu ...
was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
;General election
District 37
Incumbent Democrat
Rafael Espinal
Rafael L. Espinal Jr. (born June 30, 1984) is an American politician and non-profit executive. A Democrat, he represented the 37th district of the New York City Council, which includes portions of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brownsville, Bushwick, ...
was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
;General election
District 38
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or county, counties, several municipality, municipa ...
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 39
Incumbent Democrat
Brad Lander
Bradford S. Lander (born July 8, 1969) is an American politician, urban planner, and community organizer who currently serves as the New York City Comptroller. A member of the Democratic Party, Lander is a progressive politician, and has been d ...
was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
;General election
District 40
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 41
Incumbent Democrat
Darlene Mealy
Darlene Mealy is an American politician who is a member of the New York City Council from the 41st district, which includes Brownsville, Bushwick, Crown Heights, East Flatbush and Prospect Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn.
A Democrat, Mealy prev ...
was term-limited and could not seek a 4th term.
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 42
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 43
Incumbent Democrat
Vincent Gentile was term-limited and could not seek a 4th term.
;Democratic primary
;Republican primary
;General election
District 44
Incumbent Democrat
David G. Greenfield
David G. Greenfield (born September 26, 1978) is an American politician, law professor, and non-profit organization executive. He served as a Democrat in the New York City Council from the 44th district from 2010 to 2017. The district includes ...
declined to seek another term.
;General election
District 45
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 46
Incumbent Democrat
Alan Maisel
Alan N. Maisel (born July 25, 1946) is an American politician who served in the New York City Council for the 46th district from 2014 to 2021. He is a Democrat. He formerly represented the 59th district of the New York State Assembly from 2006 ...
was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
;General election
District 47
Incumbent Democrat
Mark Treyger was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
;General election
District 48
;Democratic primary
;General election
Staten Island
District 49
;Democratic primary
;General election
District 50
Incumbent Republican
Steven Matteo
Steven Matteo (born February 18, 1977) is an American politician who served as Council member for the 50th district of the New York City Council. He is a Republican.
His district is located completely on Staten Island and encompasses the neigh ...
was unopposed in the Republican primary.
;General election
District 51
Incumbent Republican
Joseph Borelli
Joseph Charles Borelli (born July 27, 1982) is an American politician and the New York City Council member for the 51st district and Minority Leader of the New York City Council. He is a Republican. The district encompasses much of Staten Islan ...
was unopposed in the Republican primary.
;General election
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