Elections for members of the New York City Council were held in 2013. Primary elections were held on September 10, 2013, for all 51 districts of the city council. Many incumbents are termed out of office, while others were defeated in the primary, resulting in the largest turnover of council members since 2001, when 36 new members were nominated and elected to office in the council. Those who won their primaries without another contending party in the same district are considered the effective winner of the seat outright.

Incumbents not seeking reelection

Term-limited incumbents

17 incumbent councilors (16 Democrats and 1 Republican) were prevented from seeking a 4th consecutive term by term limits. #

Christine Quinn Christine Callaghan Quinn (born July 25, 1966) is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she formerly served as the Speaker of the New York City Council. The third person to hold this office, she was the first female and first ...

(D),

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 ...

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 ...

(D),

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 ...

# Robert Jackson (D),

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 ...

Oliver Koppell Gabriel Oliver Koppell (born December 15, 1940) is an American lawyer and politician from New York City. A member of the Democratic Party, he is a former member of the New York City Council and the former New York Attorney General. Biography ...

(D),

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 ( ...

# Joel Rivera (D),

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 ...

# Helen Foster (D),

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 c ...

Peter Vallone Jr. Peter Fortunate Vallone Jr. (born March 23, 1961) is an American judge and lawyer. Vallone was a member of the New York City Council representing the 22nd district, encompassing Astoria, Queens and the surrounding communities from 2002 to 201 ...

(D),

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 ...

# James F. Gennaro (D),

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 ...

Leroy Comrie Leroy George Comrie Jr. (born August 10, 1958) is an American politician from New York City. He represents District 14 in the New York State Senate, which comprises St. Albans, Cambria Heights, Jamaica, Hollis, Rosedale, Laurelton, Kew Garde ...

(D),

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 ...

Diana Reyna Diana Reyna (born November 23, 1973) is an American politician who served as Deputy Borough President for Brooklyn and Member of the New York City Council from the 34th District, which includes Williamsburg and Bushwick as well as Ridgewood i ...

(D),

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 ...

Albert Vann Albert Vann (November 19, 1934 – July 14, 2022) was an American politician and a member of the New York City Council from Brooklyn, representing the 36th district, which includes parts of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights. He was a Dem ...

(D), District 36 #

Erik Martin Dilan Erik Martin Dilan (born May 11, 1974) is an American politician. A Democrat, Dilan represents the 54th district of the New York Assembly which comprises the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Bushwick, Cypress Hills, East New York, Ocean Hill, and ...

(D), District 37 # Charles Barron (D), District 42 # Lewis A. Fidler (D), District 46 #

Domenic Recchia Domenic Michael Recchia, Jr. (born July 25, 1959) is an American attorney and politician from New York City. A member of the Democratic Party, Recchia formerly represented the 47th district of the New York City Council, which included areas of ...

(D), District 47 #

Michael Chaim Nelson Michael Chaim Nelson is a former Councilman from the New York City Council's 48th district, covering the Midwood, Sheepshead Bay, Homecrest, and Brighton Beach sections of Brooklyn. He won the seat in 1999 after Anthony Weiner moved up to Co ...

(D), District 48 #

James Oddo James Steven Oddo (born January 12, 1966) is an American attorney and politician who served as the Borough President of Staten Island from 2014 to 2021. Oddo had previously served as a member of the New York City Council, representing the 50th d ...

(R), District 50

Retiring incumbents

Jessica Lappin Jessica S. Lappin (born April 25, 1975) is a New York City business leader and a former member of the New York City Council from the 5th district. In 2014, she became the president of the Alliance for Downtown New York, a Business Improvement ...

(D),

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 ...

Dan Halloran Daniel J. Halloran III (born March 16, 1971) is a former member of the New York City Council. He was indicted on corruption charges in 2013, did not run for reelection, was convicted in July 2014, and is currently back in the private sector on ...

(R), District 19 # Letitia James (WFP), District 35

Incumbents defeated

In primary election

One incumbent Democrat was defeated in the September primary election. * Sara M. Gonzalez (D), District 38

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 ...

;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 ...

;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 The IV Distr ...

Incumbent Democrat Daniel Garodnick was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

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 Zea ...

;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 ...

;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 ...

;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 ( ...

;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 unopposed in the Democratic primary.

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 ...

;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 c ...

;Democratic primary ;General election

District 17

;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 ...

;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 ...

;Democratic primary ;General election

Queens

District 19

;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 ...

Incumbent Democrat

Peter 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 ...

was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

District 21

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 ...

was unopposed in the Democratic primary

District 23

Incumbent Democrat Mark Weprin was unopposed in the Democratic primary

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

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

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 ...

;Democratic primary ;General election

District 29

Incumbent Democrat Karen Koslowitz was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

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 ...

Incumbent Democrat Elizabeth Crowley was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

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 ...

;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 ...

Incumbent Republican

Eric 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 ...

was unopposed in the Republican primary. ;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 ;Working Families primary ;General election

Brooklyn

District 33

;Democratic primary ;General election

District 35

;Democratic primary ;General election

District 36

;Democratic primary ;General election

District 37

;Democratic primary ;General election

District 38

=Democratic primary

= ;Endorsements ;Results ;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.

District 40

;Democratic primary ;General election

District 41

;Democratic primary ;General election

District 42

;Democratic primary ;General election

District 43

Incumbent Democrat Vincent J. Gentile was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

District 44

;Democratic primary ;General election

District 45

;Democratic primary ;General election

District 46

;Democratic primary ;General election

District 47

;Democratic primary ;General election

District 48

;Democratic primary ;General election

Staten Island

District 49

Incumbent Democrat

Debi Rose Deborah Rose is a New York City politician. She was the Council member for the 49th district of the New York City Council. She is a Democrat and was the first African American elected to higher office from Staten Island. The district includes ...

was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

District 50

;Republican primary ;Democratic primary ;General election

District 51

Incumbent Republican Vincent M. Ignizio was unopposed in the Republican primary.

References

{{New York elections, 2013 New York City Council elections 2013 New York (state) elections 2013 in New York City

Incumbents not seeking reelection

Term-limited incumbents

Retiring incumbents

Incumbents defeated

In primary election

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 The IV Distr ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Zea ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ( ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 c ...

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 ...

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 ...

Queens

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Brooklyn

=Democratic primary

Staten Island

References

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ( ...

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 ...

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 c ...