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The 2021 New York City Council election were held on November 2, 2021. The primary elections were held on June 22, 2021. There were several
special election
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s for seats vacated in 2020 and early 2021; these special elections were the first to use ranked-choice voting Ranked-choice voting may be used as a synonym for:
* Ranked voting, a term used for any voting system in which voters are asked to rank candidates in order of preference
* Instant-runoff voting (IRV), a specific ranked voting system with single-w ...
in city council elections after it was approved by a ballot question in 2019. Due to redistricting after the 2020 Census, candidates also ran for two-year terms instead of four-year terms for the first time, stemming from the New York City Charter
The New York City Charter is the municipal charter of New York City. As of January 2018, it includes a non-numbered introductory chapter, plus chapters identified by a number (1 through 75) or a number plus a letter suffix.1st district covers the very bottom of Manhattan, including the Financial District, Tribeca, and Soho. Incumbent Democrat
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*Abigail Martin (withdrew from the special election but will be in the June primary)
*Marcos Sierra (withdrew from the special election but will be in the June primary)
Margaret Chin
Margaret S. Chin (born May 26, 1953) is a Hong Kong American politician who served as a council member for the 1st district of the New York City Council. A Democrat, she and Queens Council member Peter Koo comprised the Asian American deleg ...
is term-limited and cannot run for a fourth consecutive term. Christopher Marte
Christopher Marte (born April 26, 1989) is an American politician who is a member of the New York City Council for the 1st district, elected in November 2021.
His district includes all or parts of Battery Park City, Chinatown, Civic Center, E ...
was seen as the most progressive candidate in the race, while Jenny Low was noted for the major endorsements she had received and Gigi Li had outgoing councilwoman Chin's support. Marte's campaign was bolstered by anger within the district at Chin's ties to real-estate developers, as well as by name recognition Marte had gained while attempting to primary Chin in the previous council election.
Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Susan Damplo, attorney *Sean Hayes, attorney and law professor *Tiffany Johnson-Winbush, former member of Manhattan Community Board 1 *Susan Lee, author and non-profit executive *Gigi Li, Chief of Staff toMargaret Chin
Margaret S. Chin (born May 26, 1953) is a Hong Kong American politician who served as a council member for the 1st district of the New York City Council. A Democrat, she and Queens Council member Peter Koo comprised the Asian American deleg ...
*Jenny Low, political staffer
*Maud Maron, attorney
*Christopher Marte
Christopher Marte (born April 26, 1989) is an American politician who is a member of the New York City Council for the 1st district, elected in November 2021.
His district includes all or parts of Battery Park City, Chinatown, Civic Center, E ...
, activist
*Denny Salas, activist
=Withdrawn
= *Lester Chang *Yubao Dai *Dennis MikhalskyRepublican primary
*Jacqueline Toboroff=Results
=Endorsements
General election
District 2
The 2nd district covers parts of the Lower East Side in Manhattan. Incumbent Democrat Carlina Rivera is running for reelection.Democratic primary
=Candidates
= * Carlina Rivera, incumbent Councillor *Erin Hussein, labor unionist ;Withdrawn *Juan Pagan=Endorsements
==Democratic primary
=General election
Endorsements
District 3
The 3rd district covers parts of the West Side of Manhattan, including Chelsea, West Midtown, and Greenwich Village. Incumbent Democrat and current Council Speaker Corey Johnson is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term.Democratic primary
Endorsements
General election
District 4
The 4th district covers parts of the Lower East Side, East Midtown, and parts of the Upper East Side in Manhattan. The incumbent is DemocratKeith Powers
Keith Tyree Powers (born August 22, 1992) is an American actor and model. He is best known for his roles as Ronnie DeVoe in BET's miniseries ''The New Edition Story'' and Tyree in the film '' Straight Outta Compton''.
Career
After graduating ...
, who won re-election defeating Republican David Casavis.
Democratic primary
Incumbent CouncilmanKeith Powers
Keith Tyree Powers (born August 22, 1992) is an American actor and model. He is best known for his roles as Ronnie DeVoe in BET's miniseries ''The New Edition Story'' and Tyree in the film '' Straight Outta Compton''.
Career
After graduating ...
won the Democratic nomination unopposed.
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*Jordana Lusk
General election
Endorsements
District 5
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covers parts of the Upper East Side in Manhattan. Incumbent Democrat Ben Kallos
Benjamin J. Kallos (born February 5, 1981) is an American attorney and politician who represented the 5th district of the New York City Council from 2014 to 2021, and now serves in the Executive Office of the President in the United States Digit ...
is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term. He is running for Manhattan Borough President.
Democratic primary
;Withdrawn *Joshua KravitzEndorsements
General election
District 6
The 6th district covers most of the Upper West Side in Manhattan. Incumbent DemocratHelen Rosenthal
Helen K. Rosenthal (born October 24, 1960) was formerly an American politician who served as a member of the New York City Council for the 6th district. The district includes the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Early life and education
Rosenthal ...
is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term. She filed to run for New York City Comptroller
The Office of Comptroller of New York City, a position established in 1801, is the chief financial officer and chief auditor of the city agencies and their performance and spending. The comptroller also reviews all city contracts, handles the s ...
but dropped out of the race. Current Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer
Gale Arnot Brewer (born September 6, 1951) is an American Democratic politician from the state of New York who has represented the 6th New York City Council District since January 2022, a position she previously held from 2002 to 2013. From Janu ...
, who held this seat from 2002 to 2013, is the Democratic nominee.
Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Gale Brewer
Gale Arnot Brewer (born September 6, 1951) is an American Democratic politician from the state of New York who has represented the 6th New York City Council District since January 2022, a position she previously held from 2002 to 2013. From Janu ...
, Manhattan Borough President
*Maria Danzilo, attorney
*David Gold, non-profit executive
*Sara Lind, attorney
*Jeffrey Omura
Jeffrey Omura (born April 23, 1985) is an American actor, politician, and labour organizer.
Early life and education
Omura was born at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, on April 23, 1985, and raised in the suburb of Okemos, Michigan. He is ...
, actor and labor unionist
*Zack Weiner, screenwriter and film producer
;Withdrawn
*Seth Rosen (''endorsed Sara Lind'')
*David Zelman
=Endorsements
==Results
=General election
Endorsements
District 7
The 7th district covers West Harlem and Hamilton Heights in Manhattan. Incumbent DemocratMark Levine
Mark Andrew LeVine is an American historian, musician, writer, and professor. He is a professor of history at the University of California, Irvine.
Education
LeVine received his B.A. in comparative religion and biblical studies from Hunter ...
is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term. Levine is running for Manhattan Borough President. Shaun Abreu
Shaun Abreu (born January 8, 1991) is a Dominican American politician and tenants' rights attorney from New York City. He is a member of the Democratic Party serving as the city councilman for the 7th district of the New York City Council.
Earl ...
was considered the frontrunner in the race, while five of his opponents – Maria Ordoñez, Stacy Lynch, Marti Allen-Cummings, Dan Cohen, and Corey Ortega – formed a ranked-choice coalition to oppose him.
Democratic primary
;Withdrawn *Alberto Aguilar III *Jeanette ToomerEndorsements
General election
District 9
The 9th district covers most of the central part of Harlem in Manhattan. Incumbent Democrat Bill Perkins ran for reelection. He is currently behind challenger Kristin Richardson Jordan, a member of theDemocratic Socialists of America
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is a Left-wing politics, left-wing Democratic Socialists of America#Tendencies within the DSA, multi-tendency Socialism, socialist and Labour movement, labor-oriented political organization. Its roots ...
, by 104 votes in the final RCV round. Due to the close margin, the race underwent a manual recount. On August 9, 2021, Perkins conceded the race to Jordan. The recount was completed on August 18, with Jordan winning by 114 votes.
Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *William Allen, professor and founder of the Uptown Democratic Club *Cordell Cleare
Cordell Cleare (born December 5, 1965) is an American activist and politician from Harlem, New York City. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been politically active in Harlem since the late 1990s and is currently the state-senator for Ne ...
, Democratic District Leader in the 70th State Assembly district
*Joshua Clennon, treasurer of Manhattan Community Board 10
The Manhattan Community Board 10 is a New York City community board encompassing the neighborhoods of Harlem and Polo Grounds in the borough of Manhattan. It is delimited by Fifth Avenue and Mount Morris Park on the east, Central Park on the so ...
*William Council, coach
*Pierre Gooding, deacon and attorney
* Kristin Richardson Jordan, poet and activist
*Ruth McDaniels, former NYPD supervisor
*Bernadette McNear, program director
*Athena Moore, activist
* Bill Perkins, incumbent Councillor
*Mario Rosser, partnership manager
*Sheba Simpson, educator
*Keith Taylor, member of Manhattan Community Board 10
The Manhattan Community Board 10 is a New York City community board encompassing the neighborhoods of Harlem and Polo Grounds in the borough of Manhattan. It is delimited by Fifth Avenue and Mount Morris Park on the east, Central Park on the so ...
;Withdrawn
*Malik Wright, political operative
=Endorsements
==Results
=General election
District 10
The 10th district covers the northernmost part of Manhattan, including Washington Heights, Inwood, and Marble Hill. Incumbent Democrat Ydanis Rodríguez is term-limited and cannot run for a fourth consecutive term.Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *James Behr, attorney and author *Francesca Castellanos, activist *Angela Fernandez, former director of the New York State Division of Human Rights *Johanna Garcia, Chief of Staff to Robert Jackson *Thomas Leon, candidate for New York State Senate in 2018 *Josue Perez, educator *Tirso Pina, candidate for New York City Council in 2001 *Carmen De La Rosa
Carmen De La Rosa (born December 25, 1985) is an American politician from the state of New York. A Democratic Party (United States), Democrat, De La Rosa has represented District 10 on the New York City Council since January 2022. She previously r ...
, State assemblymember
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*Manny De Los Santos
*Everett Reed
=Endorsements
==Results
=General election
Manhattan/Bronx crossover
District 8
The 8th district covers East Harlem in Manhattan, Mott Haven and parts of High Bridge in The Bronx, andRandalls Island
Randalls Island (sometimes called Randall's Island) and Wards Island are conjoined islands, collectively called Randalls and Wards Islands, in New York County, New York City,
. Incumbent Democrat Diana Ayala
Diana Ayala is an American politician, serving as a member and the deputy speaker of the New York City Council. Ayala represents the 8th district, succeeding former Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito in 2017. The district includes Concourse, ...
is running for reelection.
Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Diana Ayala
Diana Ayala is an American politician, serving as a member and the deputy speaker of the New York City Council. Ayala represents the 8th district, succeeding former Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito in 2017. The district includes Concourse, ...
, incumbent Councillor
*Antoinette Glover, pastor
*Tamika Mapp, businesswoman and veteran
*Manuel Onativia, consultant=Endorsements
==Results
=General election
Endorsements
Bronx
District 11
The 11th district covers the most northwestern part of The Bronx, including Riverdale, Fieldston, Spuyten Devil, Kingsbridge, parts of Bedford Park, Norwood, Woodlawn, and parts of Wakefield. This seat is currently filled by Eric Dinowitz. The incumbent was Democrat Andrew Cohen, who was elected judge of the New York Supreme Court 12th Judicial District in 2020. A non-partisan special election was held on March 23, 2021, with the winner being eligible to run for a full term. The election used ranked choice voting, with Eric Dinowitz remaining in the lead for all six roundsSpecial election
The special election was nonpartisan.
;Withdrawn
*Abigail Martin (withdrew from the special election but will be in the June primary)
*Marcos Sierra (withdrew from the special election but will be in the June primary)
Democratic primary
;Withdrawn *Jessica Haller *Nayma Silver *Dionel ThenEndorsements
District 12
The 12th district covers the most northeastern part of The Bronx, including Williamsbridge, Co-Op City, parts of Allerton, Eastchester, and parts of Wakefield. Incumbent DemocratAndy King Andrew or Andy King may refer to:
* Andrew King (astrophysicist) (born 1947), British astrophysicist
* Andrew King (architect), Canadian architect and cross-disciplinary artist
* Andrew King (mayor) (born 1960 or 1961), former mayor of Hamilton, Ne ...
, who was already term-limited, was expelled on October 5, 2020. A special election to determine his replacement took place on December 22, 2020, with Kevin Riley elected the winner. He is running for a full term.
Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Pamela Hamilton-Johnson, non-profit executive *Shanequa Martin, social worker * Kevin Riley, incumbent Councillor=Endorsements
==Results
=District 13
The 13th district includes the most southeastern part of The Bronx, including Baychester, parts of Allerton, Pelham Parkway, Morris Park, Pelham Bay, Middletown, Country Club, Throggs Neck, and City Island. Incumbent DemocratMark Gjonaj
Mark Gjonaj ( ; born December 1968) is an American politician who served in the New York City Council from the 13th district from 2018 to 2021. He previously represented the 80th district of the New York State Assembly from 2013 to 2017. His dis ...
was eligible to run for a second term, but has chosen to retire instead.
Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Irene Estrada, former member ofBronx Community Board 11
Bronx Community Board 11 (CB11) is a small unit of the Government of New York City, City of New York (NYC), whose district encompasses the List of Bronx neighborhoods, neighborhoods of Allerton, Bronx, Allerton, Indian Village, Morris Park, Bronx, ...
*Monique Johnson, leader of the Throgs Neck
Throggs Neck (also known as Throgs Neck) is a neighborhood and peninsula in the south-eastern portion of the borough of the Bronx in New York City. It is bounded by the East River and Long Island Sound to the south and east, Westchester Creek on ...
Residents Association
*John Perez, former United States Army Ambassador
*Marilyn Soto, former educator
*Marjorie Velázquez
Marjorie Velázquez (born August 11, 1981) is an American politician from New York City. A Democrat, Velázquez is currently a member of the New York City Council representing the 13th district, which covers parts of the eastern Bronx.
Early li ...
, member of Bronx Community Board 10
Bronx Community Board 10 is a local government unit of the New York City borough (New York City), borough of the Bronx, encompassing the List of Bronx neighborhoods, neighborhoods of City Island, Bronx, City Island, Co-op City, Bronx, Co-op City, ...
=Endorsements
==Results
=General election
=Endorsements
=District 14
The 14th district includes a section of the West Bronx, including Kingsbridge Heights, parts of Bedford Park, parts of Fordham, University Heights, parts of Tremont, and parts of Morris Heights. Incumbent Democrat Fernando Cabrera is term-limited and cannot run for a fourth consecutive term. He has filed to run for Bronx Borough President.Democratic primary
Endorsements
District 15
The 15th district covers parts of the North Central Bronx, including Belmont, West Farms, parts of Bedford Park, parts of Fordham, parts of Tremont, and Little Yemen. This seat is currently filled by Oswald Feliz. The incumbent was DemocratRitchie 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 elected to New York's in 2020. A special election was held on March 23, 2021, with the winner being eligible to run for a full term.
The election used ranked choice voting, with Oswald Feliz remaining in the lead for all six rounds.
Special election
The special election was nonpartisan.
Democratic primary
Republican primary
;Withdrawn *Elisa Crespo *Julian Sepulveda (''endorsed Elisa Crespo'')Endorsements
District 16
The 16th district includes parts of the South Bronx, including parts of Melrose, parts of High Bridge, parts of Morris Heights, and Morrisania. Incumbent DemocratVanessa 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 ...
is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term. She has filed to run for Bronx Borough President.
Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Abdourahamane Diallo, businessman *Ahmadou Diallo, businessman *Yves Filius, Democratic District Leader in the 77th assembly district * Althea Stevens, activist ;Withdrawn *Leonardo Coello *Uniqua Smith=Endorsements
==Results
=District 17
The 17th district includes parts of the South Bronx, including Port Morris, parts of Melrose, Hunts Point, Longwood, and parts of Soundview. Incumbent DemocratRafael Salamanca
Rafael "Ralph" Salamanca Jr. (born July 2, 1980) is the councilmember for the 17th district of the New York City Council. He is a Democrat. The district includes portions of Concourse Village, East Tremont, Hunts Point, Longwood, Melrose, Mo ...
is running for reelection.
Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Helen Hines, former Chief of Staff toAndy King Andrew or Andy King may refer to:
* Andrew King (astrophysicist) (born 1947), British astrophysicist
* Andrew King (architect), Canadian architect and cross-disciplinary artist
* Andrew King (mayor) (born 1960 or 1961), former mayor of Hamilton, Ne ...
*Rafael Salamanca
Rafael "Ralph" Salamanca Jr. (born July 2, 1980) is the councilmember for the 17th district of the New York City Council. He is a Democrat. The district includes portions of Concourse Village, East Tremont, Hunts Point, Longwood, Melrose, Mo ...
, incumbent Councillor
;Withdrawn
*Rafael Acevedo
*George Alvarez
*Lattina Brown
*Melody Jimenez
*Glennis Sanchez Severino
=Results
==Endorsements
=District 18
The 18th district covers parts of the Southeast Bronx, including Parkchester, Unionport, Castle Hill, Clason Point, and parts of Soundview. Incumbent DemocratRubén Díaz Sr.
Rubén Díaz (born April 22, 1943) is a Puerto Rican politician from New York City and an ordained Pentecostal minister. He represented the 18th district of the New York City Council from 2018 to 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Día ...
was eligible to run for a second term, but has chosen to retire instead.
Democratic primary
Green primary
Endorsements
Bronx/Queens crossover
District 22
The 22nd district is currently vacant. The incumbent was DemocratCosta 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 ...
, who was term-limited and could not run for a third consecutive term. He resigned to take a position as CEO of Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens.
Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Leonardo Bullaro, program director *Tiffany Cabán
Tiffany Cabán (born July 24, 1987) is an American attorney, politician, and political organizer who has served as a member of the New York City Council for the 22nd District since the 2021 New York City Council election. She won the Democrat ...
, attorney and candidate for Queens District Attorney
In the United States, a district attorney (DA), county attorney, state's attorney, prosecuting attorney, commonwealth's attorney, or state attorney is the chief prosecutor and/or chief law enforcement officer representing a U.S. state in a l ...
in 2019
*John Ciafone, landlord
*Catherine Gioino, journalist
*Evie Hantzopoulos, non-profit executive
*Nick Velkov, yoga instructor
;Withdrawn
*Jamie-Faye Bean, non-profit executive
*Jesse Cerrotti, activist ''(endorsed Cabán)''
*Nicholas Roloson, Chief of Staff to 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 ...
''(endorsed Cabán)''
*Rod Townsend, former President of the Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City ''(endorsed Cabán)''
=Endorsements
==Results
=Republican primary
Felicia Kalan EndorsementsGreen primary
* Edwin DeJesusGeneral election
Queens
District 19
In the 19th district, DemocratPaul Vallone
Paul Angelo Vallone (born June 2, 1967) is American politician and attorney who served as the Council member for the 19th district of the New York City Council from 2014 to 2021. He is a Democrat. His district included Alley Pond Park, Bay Ter ...
was term-limited. Republican Vickie Paladino won a close race over Democrat Tony Avella.
Democratic primary
Republican primary
;Conservative primaryEndorsements
General election
District 20
In the 20th district, DemocratPeter Koo
Peter Ah-Ming Koo (born September 5, 1952) is a Chinese American politician who represented the 20th district of the New York City Council from 2010 to 2021. He is a Democrat. The district includes portions of Bayside, College Point, Flushin ...
is term-limited and cannot run for a fourth consecutive term.
Democratic primary
;Withdrawn *Isak Khaimov *Sam WongEndorsements
District 21
In the 21st district, incumbentFrancisco Moya
Francisco P. Moya (born January 9, 1974) is an American politician from Corona, Queens. He has served in the New York City Council from the 21st district since 2018. He served in the New York State Assembly from the 39th district from 2011 to 20 ...
is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
;Withdrawn *Hiram Monserrate
Hiram Monserrate (born July 12, 1967) is an American politician and convicted felon from the State of New York. A Democrat, Monserrate represented New York's 13th State Senate District in Queens from January 1, 2009 until February 9, 2010, when ...
Endorsements
District 23
In the 23rd district, incumbent Democrat Barry Grodenchik was eligible to run for a second term, but has chosen to retire instead.Democratic primary
Republican primary
;Withdrawn *Seth Breland (''endorsed Linda Lee'') *Janet Dennis *Christopher Fuentes-Padilla *Mandeep SahiEndorsements
District 24
In the 24th district. incumbent was DemocratRory Lancman
Rory Lancman (born March 4, 1969) is an American politician and former member of the New York City Council, representing the 24th district from 2014 until 2020. He is a Democrat.
The district includes Briarwood, Cunningham Park, Flushing, F ...
, who resigned his seat on November 2, 2020. A special election was held on February 2, 2021, with James F. Gennaro winning and being eligible to run for a full term.
Special election
Percentages may be slightly different from 100% due to rounding.Democratic primary
Republican primary
;Withdrawn *Stanley Arden *Joshua MaynardEndorsements
District 25
In the 25th district, incumbent Democrat Danny Dromm is term-limited and cannot run for a fourth consecutive term.Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Fatima Baryab, non-profit executive *Yi Chen, activist and NYPD auxiliary *Shekar Krishnan
Shekar Krishnan (born June 5, 1985) is an American attorney and politician who is a member of the New York City Council for the 25th district, which covers the northwestern Queens neighborhoods of Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and parts of Eas ...
, civil rights lawyer
*Liliana Melo, District Leader for the 34th State Assembly district
*Manuel Perez, interpreter and life coach
*Alfonso Quiroz, vice-president of the JFK Democratic Club
*William Salgado, attorney and District Leader for the 39th State Assembly district
*Carolyn Tran, former chief of staff to Danny Dromm
;Withdrawn
*Lucy Cerezo Scully=Endorsements
==Results
=Libertarian primary
*Suraj Jaswal, director of operationsDistrict 26
In the 26th district, incumbent Democrat Jimmy Van Bramer is term-limited and cannot run for a fourth consecutive term. He has filed to run for Queens Borough President.Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Amit Bagga, former deputy director of the New York City Census *Jonathan Bailey, former chairman of the QueensDemocratic Socialists of America
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*Lorenzo Brea, activist
*Julia Forman, former prosecutor
*Glennis Gomez, political staffer
*Denise Keehan-Smith, former chairperson of Queens Community Board 2
*Badrun Khan, financial manager; Candidate for NY-14
New York's 14th congressional district is a congressional district for the United States House of Representatives located in New York City, represented by Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The district includes the eastern part of The Bronx ...
in 2020
*Hailie Kim, adjunct professor at Hunter College
Hunter College is a public university in New York City. It is one of the constituent colleges of the City University of New York and offers studies in more than one hundred undergraduate and postgraduate fields across five schools. It also admi ...
*Jesse Laymon, political strategist
*Sultan al Maruf, IT director
*Brent O'Leary, legal consultant
*Steven Raga, former Chief of Staff to Brian Barnwell
*Emily Sharpe, attorney
*Julie Won
Julie Won (born April 17, 1990) is a Korean American politician from New York City. She is a member of the New York City Council for the 26th district, which covers the western Queens neighborhoods of Sunnyside, Long Island City, Woodside, a ...
, member of Queens Community Board 2
*Ebony Young, non-profit executive
;Withdrawn
*Tavo Bortoli
*Giselle Burgess
*Benjamin Guttmann
*Bianca Ozeri
*Micah Peterson
*Alexander Rias
=Endorsements
==Results
=General election
Republican Primary
*Marvin Jeffcoat, veteranDistrict 27
In the 27th district, incumbent DemocratDaneek Miller
Ira Daneek Miller (born November 6, 1960) is an American politician who served as the Council Member for the 27th district of the New York City Council. He is a Democrat.
The district included Cambria Heights, Hollis, Jamaica, Jamaica Esta ...
is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term.
Democratic primary
;Withdrawn *Timothy TuraneEndorsements
District 28
In the 28th district, incumbent DemocratAdrienne Adams Adrienne Adams may refer to:
* Adrienne Adams (illustrator) (1906–2002), American illustrator
* Adrienne Adams (politician)
Adrienne Eadie Adams (born December 9, 1960) is an American politician serving as Speaker of the New York City C ...
is running for re-election.
Democratic primary
;Withdrawn *Martin HightowerEndorsements
District 29
In the 29th district, incumbent Democrat Karen Koslowitz is term-limited and cannot run for a fourth consecutive term. She has already served five terms on the NYC Council, but non-consecutively.Democratic primary
Endorsements
District 30
In the 30th district, incumbent Democrat Robert Holden is running for re-election.Democratic primary
=Endorsements
=General election
District 31
The 31st district is currently filled by Selvena Brooks-Powers, who will hold it for the remainder of the current term. The previous incumbent was DemocratDonovan 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 ...
and was term-limited, preventing him from seeking a third consecutive term. He was elected Queens Borough President in 2020 and resigned his seat to assume that office on December 2, 2020. A special election was held on February 23, 2021, with the winner serving out Richard's term, which runs until the end of 2021 and being eligible to run for a full term in 2021.
The election was New York City's first ranked choice voting election with multiple rounds, and Selvena N. Brooks-Powers remained in the lead throughout all nine rounds.
Special election
Democratic primary
;Withdrawn *Monique Charlton *Franck JosephEndorsements
District 32
In the 32nd district, incumbent RepublicanEric Ulrich
Eric Ulrich (born February 13, 1985) is a former member of the New York City Council representing the 32nd district. His constituency includes the neighborhoods of Belle Harbor, Breezy Point, Broad Channel, Hamilton Beach, Howard Beach, L ...
is term-limited and cannot run for a fourth consecutive term.
Republican primary
=Candidates
= *Joann Ariola
Joann Ariola (born June 14, 1958) is a councilwoman of the New York City Council, representing District 32 which includes Woodhaven, Richmond Hill, Ozone Park, Howard Beach, Broad Channel, and the western half of the Rockaway Peninsula. She p ...
, chair of the Queens Republican Party
*Stephen Sirgiovanni, businessman
=Results
=Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Kaled Alamarie, city planner *Bella Matias, non-profit executive *Michael Scala, attorney *Shaeleigh Severino, paralegal *Helal Sheikh, former educator *Felicia Singh, educator ;Withdrawn *Joel Gokool, consultant *Raimondo Graziano, activist=Endorsements
==Results
=General election
=Candidates
= *Joann Ariola (Republican), chair of the Queens Republican Party *Felicia Singh (Democratic), educator *Kenichi Wilson (Community First), chair ofQueens Community Board 9
The Queens Community Board 9 is a local government in the New York City borough of Queens, encompassing the neighborhoods of Richmond Hill, Woodhaven, Ozone Park and Kew Gardens. It is delimited by the Brooklyn border to the West, Park Lane an ...
=Endorsements
==Results
=Queens/Brooklyn crossover
District 34
In the 34th district, incumbent DemocratAntonio Reynoso
Antonio Reynoso (born May 9, 1983) is an American politician and community organizer currently serving as Borough president of Brooklyn since 2022. He is a member of the Democratic Party, and was elected Brooklyn borough president in the 2021 e ...
is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term. He has filed to run for Brooklyn Borough President.
Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Lutchi Gayot, businesswoman *Jennifer Gutiérrez, Chief of Staff toAntonio Reynoso
Antonio Reynoso (born May 9, 1983) is an American politician and community organizer currently serving as Borough president of Brooklyn since 2022. He is a member of the Democratic Party, and was elected Brooklyn borough president in the 2021 e ...
*Andy Marte, former campaign manager for Vito J. Lopez
*Scott Murphy, former advertiser
;Withdrawn
*Terrell Finner
*Danny Marin
=Results
=General election
Endorsements
Brooklyn
District 33
In the 33rd district, incumbent Democrat Stephen Levin is term-limited and cannot run for a fourth consecutive term.Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Elizabeth Adams, legislative director for Stephen Levin *Victoria Cambranes, community organizer *Sabrina Gates, graphic designer *Toba Pototsky, activist *Lincoln Restler
Lincoln P. Restler (born March 19, 1984) is an American politician and civil servant from New York City, who is a member of the New York City Council for the 33rd district which covers Greenpoint, parts of Vinegar Hill, Williamsburg, Boerum H ...
, co-founder of New Kings Democrats
*Stu Sherman, attorney
*Ben Solotaire, Community Liaison for Stephen Levin
*April Somboun, marketing consultant
;Withdrawn
*Glomani Bravo-Lopez, deputy Chief of Staff for Stephen Levin
*Jonathan Clarke
*Stephen Finley
Endorsements
=Results
=General election
District 35
In the 35th district, incumbent DemocratLaurie Cumbo
Laurie A. Cumbo (born February 4, 1975) is an American politician and Commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. A Democrat, she served in the New York City Council for the 35th district from 2014 to 2021, which includes t ...
is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term.
Democratic primary
;Withdrawn *Alejandra Caraballo *Terrance Knox *Maayan ZikEndorsements
District 36
In the 36th district, incumbent DemocratRobert 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 ...
is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term. He ran for Brooklyn Borough President, but lost in the Democratic primary.
Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Henry Butler, manager of Brooklyn Community Board 3 *Regina Edwards, healthcare administrator *John Joyner, entrepreneur *Tahirah Moore, former staffer forRobert 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 ...
*Chi Ossé
Chi A. Ossé (born March 18, 1998) is an American politician and activist from New York City who serves as a member of the New York City Council for the 36th district, which covers parts of central Brooklyn.
Early life and education
Ossé was ...
, activist
*Robert Waterman, pastor
;Withdrawn
*Maya Cantrell
*Ronald Colter
*Gregory Green, retired NYPD sergeant
*Reginald Swiney
*Shadoe Tarver
*Jason Walker, activist
=Endorsements
==Results
=District 37
The incumbent in the 37th district was DemocratRafael 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, ...
who resigned before his term was up. Darma Diaz
Darma V. Diaz (born August 5, 1968) is a Democratic politician. She is a former New York City Councilmember for the 37th district, which includes Bushwick, East New York, Cypress Hills, Ocean Hill-Brownsville, and Brownsville, Brooklyn. A mem ...
was elected without opposition and will serve the remainder of his term. She ran for a full term, but lost the Democratic primary to Sandy Nurse
Sandra Nurse (born April 3, 1984) is a Panamanian-born American carpenter and Democratic politician from New York City who has served as the New York City Council member for the 37th district since 2022. District 37 covers Bushwick and other ...
.
Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Misba Abdin, businessman *Darma Diaz
Darma V. Diaz (born August 5, 1968) is a Democratic politician. She is a former New York City Councilmember for the 37th district, which includes Bushwick, East New York, Cypress Hills, Ocean Hill-Brownsville, and Brownsville, Brooklyn. A mem ...
, incumbent Councillor
*Christopher Durosinmi, former Vice President of the Glenmore Tenants Association
*Rick Echevarria, former Department of Housing Preservation official
*Heriberto Mateo, candidate for City Council in 2013
*Sandy Nurse
Sandra Nurse (born April 3, 1984) is a Panamanian-born American carpenter and Democratic politician from New York City who has served as the New York City Council member for the 37th district since 2022. District 37 covers Bushwick and other ...
, activist and carpenter=Endorsements
==Results
=District 38
In the 38th district, incumbent DemocratCarlos Menchaca
Carlos Menchaca (born September 11, 1980) is an American politician who served as a member of the New York City Council for the 38th district. He is a Democrat. His district included the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Sunset Park, Red Hook, Green ...
is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term. He filed to run for mayor of New York City
The mayor of New York City, officially Mayor of the City of New York, is head of the executive branch of the government of New York City and the chief executive of New York City. The mayor's office administers all city services, public property ...
, but withdrew.
Candidates
*Alexa Avilés
Alexa Avilés is an American politician, community activist, and non-profit manager from New York City. She is a member of the New York City Council for the 38th district, which covers Sunset Park along Brooklyn's western shoreline, also coveri ...
, public education advocate
*Rodrigo Camarena, activist
*Yu Lin, adult day care operator
*Jacqui Painter, activist
*Victor Swinton, NYPD officer
*Cesar Zuniga, member of Brooklyn Community Board 7
;Withdrawn
*Ronald Ferdinand
*Erik Frankel, businessman
*Whitney Hu
*Samuel Sierra
Endorsements
Results
District 39
In the 39th district, incumbent DemocratBrad 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 ...
is term-limited and cannot run for a fourth consecutive term. He has filed to run for New York City Comptroller
The Office of Comptroller of New York City, a position established in 1801, is the chief financial officer and chief auditor of the city agencies and their performance and spending. The comptroller also reviews all city contracts, handles the s ...
.
Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Mamnun Haq, healthcare worker *Shahana Hanif
Shahana K. Hanif (born February 5, 1991) is an American politician who is a member of the New York City Council for the 39th district, which covers Park Slope and other neighborhoods in central Brooklyn.
Early life
Hanif was born and raised in ...
, former Director of Community Organizing for 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 ...
*Justin Krebs, co-founder of The Tank
*Bridget Rein, lobbyist
*Douglas Schneider, attorney
*Jessica Simmons, educator
*Brandon West, Office of Management and Budget
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the largest office within the Executive Office of the President of the United States (EOP). OMB's most prominent function is to produce the president's budget, but it also examines agency programs, pol ...
worker
;Withdrawn
*Jennifer DeLuca
*Nicole Hunt, activist
*Patrick Johnson, teacher and labor unionist
=Endorsements
==Results
=Libertarian primary
District 40
In the 40th district, incumbent DemocratMathieu Eugene
Mathieu Eugene is a Haitian-American politician. A Democrat, he was a New York City Councilmember for the 40th district, and was the first Haitian-born city councilmember.
His district included portions of Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Flatb ...
is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term.
Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Cecilia Cortez, vice-president of the Ditmas Park West Association *Maxi Eugene, brother ofMathieu Eugene
Mathieu Eugene is a Haitian-American politician. A Democrat, he was a New York City Councilmember for the 40th district, and was the first Haitian-born city councilmember.
His district included portions of Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Flatb ...
*Kenya Handy-Hilliard, political staffer
*Harriet Hines, member of the Brooklyn Democratic Committee
*Victor Jordan, attorney and economist
*Rita Joseph
Rita C. Joseph (born July 24, 1970) is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the New York City Council for the 40th district. Elected in November 2021, she assumed office on January 1, 2022.
Early life and education
Jose ...
, educator
*Vivia Morgan, President of the Friends of Wingate Park
*Blake Morris, attorney
*Josue Pierre, District leader for the 42nd Assembly District
*Edwin Raymond, NYPD officer and whistleblower
*John Williams, minister
;Withdrawn
*David Alexis
*Brian Cunningham, former Chief of Staff to Laurie Cumbo
Laurie A. Cumbo (born February 4, 1975) is an American politician and Commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. A Democrat, she served in the New York City Council for the 35th district from 2014 to 2021, which includes t ...
=Endorsements
==Results
=District 41
In the 41st district, incumbentAlicka Ampry-Samuel
Alicka Ampry-Samuel is an American lawyer and politician. A Democrat, she served as a New York City Council member for the 41st district. The district included portions of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Ocean Hill-Brownsville, East Flatbush, Crown Heigh ...
lost renomination to her predecessor, 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 ...
.
Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Alicka Ampry-Samuel
Alicka Ampry-Samuel is an American lawyer and politician. A Democrat, she served as a New York City Council member for the 41st district. The district included portions of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Ocean Hill-Brownsville, East Flatbush, Crown Heigh ...
, incumbent Councillor
*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 ...
. former Councillor=Endorsements
==Results
=Green primary
District 42
In the 42nd district, incumbent DemocratInez Barron
Inez Barron (née Smith) (born February 16, 1946) is an American educator and politician who served in the New York City Council for the 42nd district from 2014 to 2021. She is a Democrat. The district includes Broad Channel, Brownsville, Can ...
is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term.
Democratic primary
;Withdrawn *Marlon PowellEndorsements
District 43
In the 43rd district, incumbent DemocratJustin Brannan
Justin Lee Brannan (born October 14, 1978) is an American politician and musician. A Democrat, he is the current New York City Councilmember for the 43rd district, based in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. A former musician, he was a founding member of the ...
narrowly won re-election over Republican challenger Brian Fox. Fox surprised political observers with a narrow lead on election night, but Brennan overtook him after 1,600 absentee ballots were counted.
Democratic primary
Candidates * (Incumbent)Justin Brannan
Justin Lee Brannan (born October 14, 1978) is an American politician and musician. A Democrat, he is the current New York City Councilmember for the 43rd district, based in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. A former musician, he was a founding member of the ...
won the Democratic nomination unopposed.
Republican primary
Brian FoxGeneral election
Endorsements
District 44
In the 44th district, incumbent Kalman Yeger won re-election unopposed.Democratic primary
Kalman Yeger won the Democratic Primary unopposedGeneral election
Kalman Yeger won re-election unopposedEndorsements
District 45
In the 45th district, incumbent Democrat Farah Louis won re-election.Democratic primary
Endorsements
District 46
In the 46th district, incumbent DemocratAlan 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 ...
is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term.
Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Gardy Brazela, member of Brooklyn Community Board 18 *Donald Cranston, businessman and consultant *Zuri Jackson, educator * Mercedes Narcisse, nurse and activist *Judy Newton, former NYPD officer *Shirley Paul, attorney *Tiffany Pryor, staffer forCyrus Vance Jr.
Cyrus Roberts Vance Jr. (born June 14, 1954) is an American attorney and politician who served as the New York County District Attorney, District Attorney of Manhattan, New York County, New York (state), New York, also known as the Manhattan Dis ...
*Dimple Willabus, businesswoman
;Withdrawn
*Osamede Inerhunwunwa
*Stanley Scutt
*Nicholas Sterlacci
=Endorsements
==Results
=General election
District 47
In the New York City's 47th City Council district, 47th district, incumbent Democrat Mark Treyger is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term.Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Alec Brook-Krasny, former state assemblymember *Ari Kagan, Democratic District Leader in the 45th assembly district *Joseph Packer, assistant manager *Steven Patzer, construction worker ;Withdrawn *Winton Tran=Endorsements
==Results
=District 48
The New York City's 48th City Council district, 48th district was vacant. The incumbent was Democrat Chaim Deutsch, who was term-limited and could not run for a third consecutive term. In April 2021 he pled guilty to tax fraud, but through his lawyer announced his intentions to finish his term. On April 27, following a plea agreement, Deutsch was deemed to have "violated his oath of office" and was removed from the council. Inna Vernikov a former Democrat and former aide to New York State Assemblymember, Dov Hikind defeated Steve Saperstein after receiving nearly 64% of the vote. Her victory made her the first Republican to represent Brooklyn in the New York City Council since Marty Golden in 2002. Due to the vacancy she was sworn in on December 1, 2021.Democratic primary
;Withdrawn *Adam Dweck *Boris NobleRepublican primary
Inna VernikovGeneral election
Endorsements
Staten Island
District 49
In the New York City's 49th City Council district, 49th district, incumbent Democrat Debi Rose is term-limited and cannot run for a fourth consecutive term.Democratic primary
;Withdrawn *Philippe-Edner Apostol-Marius *Vincent Johnson *Aidan RiveraEndorsements
Republican primary
;Withdrawn *Nicholas RobbinsDistrict 50
In the New York City's 50th City Council district, 50th district, incumbent Republican Steven Matteo is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term. He filed to run for Staten Island Borough President, but lost the Republican primary to Vito Fossella.Republican primary
=Candidates
= *David Carr, Chief of Staff to Steven Matteo *Jordan Hafizi, former journalist *Marko Kepi, United States Marine Corps, Marine reservist and activist *Sam Pirozollo, optician *Kathleen Sforza, businesswoman=Campaign
= The two frontrunners for the open council seat were David Carr, chief of staff to outgoing councilman Matteo, and Marko Kepi, a Marine reservist who had previously lost in a campaign for the New York State Assembly. The race became contentious as results were tabulated, with Carr accusing Kepi of engaging in an illegal ballot harvesting operation and forging signatures on absentee ballots. In response, Kepi accused Carr of using his influence to get the New York City Board of Elections to systematically reject ballots cast by the Albanian-American community.=Endorsements
==Results
=Democratic primary
=Candidates
= *Sal Albanese, former Councilman and perennial candidateGeneral election
District 51
In the New York City's 51st City Council district, 51st district, incumbent Republican Joe Borelli is running for re-election.Republican primary
=Candidates
= *Joe Borelli, incumbent CouncilmanDemocratic primary
=Candidates
= *Olivia Drabczyk, teacherGeneral election
Endorsements
2022 Speaker election
Corey Johnson cannot run for re-election as Speaker because of term limits. The following individuals have expressed their interest in running: *Adrienne Adams Adrienne Adams may refer to:
* Adrienne Adams (illustrator) (1906–2002), American illustrator
* Adrienne Adams (politician)
Adrienne Eadie Adams (born December 9, 1960) is an American politician serving as Speaker of the New York City C ...
- District 28, Queens
* Diana Ayala
Diana Ayala is an American politician, serving as a member and the deputy speaker of the New York City Council. Ayala represents the 8th district, succeeding former Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito in 2017. The district includes Concourse, ...
- District 8, The Bronx/Manhattan
* Justin Brannan
Justin Lee Brannan (born October 14, 1978) is an American politician and musician. A Democrat, he is the current New York City Councilmember for the 43rd district, based in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. A former musician, he was a founding member of the ...
- District 43, Brooklyn
* Gale Brewer
Gale Arnot Brewer (born September 6, 1951) is an American Democratic politician from the state of New York who has represented the 6th New York City Council District since January 2022, a position she previously held from 2002 to 2013. From Janu ...
- District 6, Manhattan
* Francisco Moya
Francisco P. Moya (born January 9, 1974) is an American politician from Corona, Queens. He has served in the New York City Council from the 21st district since 2018. He served in the New York State Assembly from the 39th district from 2011 to 20 ...
- District 21, Queens
* Keith Powers
Keith Tyree Powers (born August 22, 1992) is an American actor and model. He is best known for his roles as Ronnie DeVoe in BET's miniseries ''The New Edition Story'' and Tyree in the film '' Straight Outta Compton''.
Career
After graduating ...
- District 4, Manhattan
* Carlina Rivera - District 2, Manhattan
Joe Borelli (District 51, Staten Island) is expected to lead the Republican minority.
See also
* 2021 New York City mayoral election * 2021 New York City Comptroller election * 2021 New York City Public Advocate election * 2021 New York City Borough President electionsNotes
References
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