2025 New York City Council election
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2025 New York City Council election
All 51 seats on the New York City Council
26 seats needed for a majority
2025 New York City Council 1st district election
← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
All 51 seats on the New York City Council
26 seats needed for a majority
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Leader | Adrienne Adams (term-limited) |
Joann Ariola |
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
| Leader's seat | 28th–Queens | 32nd–Queens |
| Last election | 45 seats | 6 seats |
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The 2025 New York City Council elections will be held on November 4, 2025, with primary elections occurring on June 24, 2025.[1] Party nominees will be chosen using ranked-choice voting.
Incumbents not seeking re-election
[edit ]Term-limited incumbents
[edit ]Eight council members (all Democrats) are prevented from seeking a third consecutive term due to term limits that were renewed by voters in a ballot referendum in 2010.[2]
| District | Incumbent | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Carlina Rivera | Democratic |
| 4th | Keith Powers | Democratic |
| 8th | Diana Ayala | Democratic |
| 17th | Rafael Salamanca | Democratic |
| 21st | Francisco Moya | Democratic |
| 28th | Adrienne Adams | Democratic |
| 30th | Robert Holden | Democratic |
| 47th | Justin Brannan | Democratic |
Resigned before election
[edit ]During the 2023–2025 council session, two incumbents (one Democratic, one Republican) have resigned before the election.
| District | Incumbent | Party | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44th | Kalman Yeger | Democratic | Elected to the New York State Assembly in 2024. |
| 51st | Joe Borelli | Republican | Resigning to serve in the private sector.[3] |
Special elections
[edit ]Two special elections will be held in 2025; special elections to the council are officially non-partisan and use ranked-choice voting.
District 44 (special)
[edit ]A special election to the 44th district will be held on March 25 to fill the vacancy caused by Democrat Kalman Yeger's resignation to join the New York State Assembly.[4] [5] [6]
Declared
[edit ]- Simcha Felder, state senator from the 22nd district (2013–present) (Democratic)[7]
- Heshy Tischler, activist and perennial candidate (Republican)[8] [9]
Withdrawn
[edit ]Endorsements
[edit ]Simcha Felder
- Organizations
Heshy Tischler
- Organizations
- Brooklyn Tea Party
Results
[edit ]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simcha | Simcha Felder | |||
| Team Trump | Heshy Tischler | |||
| Write-in | ||||
| Total votes | 100 | |||
District 51 (special)
[edit ]A special election to the 51st district will be held on April 28 to fill the vacancy caused by Republican Joe Borelli's resignation to join the private sector.[12] [13]
Declared
[edit ]- Griffin Fossella, son of Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella (Republican)[14]
- Clifford Hagen, special education teacher and environmentalist (Democratic)[14]
- Frank Morano, radio talk show host at WABC [10] (Republican)
Endorsements
[edit ]Frank Morano
- Former Mayors
- Rudy Giuliani, Mayor of New York City (1994–2002), former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (1983–1989)[15]
Results
[edit ]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We The People | Griffin Fossella | |||
| Common Ground | Clifford Hagen | |||
| SI Patriotism | Frank Morano | |||
| Write-in | ||||
| Total votes | 100 | |||
List of districts
[edit ]Manhattan
[edit ]|
District 1 • District 2 • District 3 • District 4 • District 5 • District 6 • District 7 • District 8 (Bronx crossover) • District 9 • District 10 |
Bronx
[edit ]|
District 11 • District 12 • District 13 • District 14 • District 15 • District 16 • District 17 • District 18 |
Queens
[edit ]|
District 19 • District 20 • District 21 • District 22 (Bronx crossover) • District 23 • District 24 • District 25 • District 26 • District 27 • District 28 • District 29 • District 30 • District 31 • District 32 |
Brooklyn
[edit ]|
District 33 • District 34 (Queens crossover) • District 35 • District 36 • District 37 • District 38 • District 39 • District 40 • District 41 • District 42 • District 43 • District 44 • District 45 • District 46 • District 47 • District 48 |
Staten Island
[edit ]|
District 49 • District 50 (Brooklyn crossover) • District 51 |
District 1
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Jess Coleman, lawyer, member of Manhattan Community Board 1 (2021–present)[17]
- Elizabeth Lewinsohn, founder of Community First Fund, member of Manhattan Community Board 1 (2012–present) [18]
- Christopher Marte, incumbent Councilmember[17]
- Eric Yu, Director of Expense Analysis for Service Delivery for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, member of Manhattan Community Board 1 (2021–present)[19]
Endorsements
[edit ]Christopher Marte
- Organizations
Republican primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Helen Qiu, pastor and nominee for this district in 2023[10]
District 2
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Sarah Batchu, member of Manhattan Community Board 3 (2022–present)[22]
- Harvey Epstein, state assemblymember for the 74th district (2018–present)[22]
- Andrea Gordillo, chair of Manhattan Community Board 3 (2023–present)[23]
- Allison Ryan, candidate for this district in 2023 and Neighborhood Party nominee in 2021 [24]
- Anthony Weiner, former U.S. representative from New York's 9th congressional district (1999–2011), former New York City Councilmember from the 48th district (1992–1998), and candidate for Mayor of New York City in 2005 and 2013 [24]
Endorsements
[edit ]Sarah Batchu
- Organizations
- Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Gordillo)[25]
Harvey Epstein
- U.S. Representatives
- Dan Goldman, U.S. Representative from New York's 10th congressional district (2023-present)[24]
- Jerry Nadler, U.S. Representative from New York's 12th congressional district (1993–present)[24]
- Local officials
- Margarita López, former New York City Councilmember from the 2nd district (1998–2005)[22]
- Rosie Méndez, former New York City Councilmember from the 2nd district (2006–2017)[22]
- Jumaane Williams, New York City Public Advocate (2019–present)[24]
- Organizations
- Working Families Party (first choice)[25]
Andrea Gordillo
- Organizations
- Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Batchu)[25]
Anthony Weiner
- Local officials
- Frank Seddio, former state assemblymember for 59th district (2003–2006) and former Chair of the Kings County Democratic Committee (2012–2020)[26]
Republican primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Jason Murillo, radio show host & music producer[27]
District 3
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Erik Bottcher, incumbent Councilmember[28]
- Dominick Romeo, building superintendent[29]
Independents
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Louis Flores, journalist & consultant[30]
District 4
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Vanessa Aronson, teacher[31]
- Faith Bondy, attorney[32]
- Luke Florczak, U.S. Marine Corps veteran[31]
- Virginia Maloney, project manager and daughter of former U.S. representative Carolyn Maloney [33]
- Rachel Storch, former Missouri state representative for the 64th district (2005–2011)[31]
- Ben Wetzler, former Democratic district leader for the 76th assembly district and great-nephew of former state assemblymember George M. Michaels [31]
Endorsements
[edit ]Vanessa Aronson
- Organizations
District 5
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Julie Menin, incumbent Councilmember
District 6
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Gale Brewer, incumbent Councilmember[34]
District 7
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Shaun Abreu, incumbent Councilmember[35]
- Edafe Okporo, refugee and migrant advocate[35]
Endorsements
[edit ]Shaun Abreu
- Organizations
District 8
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Clarisa Alayeto, chair of Bronx Community Board 1 (2023–present) [36]
- Daniel Aulbach-Sidibe, learning specialist[37]
- Federico Colon, former chief of staff to Councilmember Adam Clayton Powell IV [37]
- Rosa Diaz, secretary of Manhattan Community Board 11 [38]
- Elsie Encarnacion, chief of staff to Councilmember Diana Ayala [37]
- Hector Feliciano, high school equivalency program director at Boricua College [37]
- Wilfredo López, former legislative director and counsel for councilmember Ben Kallos and Working Families Party nominee for New York's 74th State Assembly district in 2022 [37]
- Raymond Santana, criminal justice advocate and member of the Exonerated Five [25]
- Nicholas Reyes, community engagement manager, State Democrats Committee Member AD 68, former member of Manhattan Community Board 11 [39]
Declined
[edit ]- Eddie Gibbs, state assemblymember from the 68th district (2022–present)[39]
Endorsements
[edit ]Elsie Encarnacion
- Local officials
- Diana Ayala, New York City Councilmember from the 8th district (2018–present)[24]
- Crystal Hudson, New York City Councilmember from the 35th district (2022–present)[24]
- Rafael Salamanca, New York City Councilmember from the 17th district (2016–present)[24]
- Organizations
- Bronx Democratic Party[40]
- Working Families Party [25]
District 9
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Yusef Salaam, incumbent Councilmember[41]
District 10
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | |
|---|---|
| Party | Democratic |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Carmen De La Rosa (Working Families Party), incumbent Councilmember[34]
Potential
[edit ]- Ydanis Rodríguez (American Solidarity Party), Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation (2022–present) and former New York City Councilmember from this district (2010–2021)[42]
Endorsements
[edit ]Carmen De La Rosa
- Organizations
Independents and minor parties
[edit ]Disqualified
[edit ]- Joe Leon Reuben-Levy Simon (Tulip Party)
District 11
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Eric Dinowitz, incumbent Councilmember
Declared
[edit ]- Danielle Herbert-Guggenheim, teacher, behavioral therapist[10]
District 12
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Filed paperwork
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Kevin Riley, incumbent Councilmember
District 13
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
Republican primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Kristy Marmorato, incumbent Councilmember[24]
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Shirley Aldebol, executive vice president of SEIU 32BJ [43] [34]
- David Diaz, investor[44]
- John Perez, retired Army officer[24]
- Theona Reets-DuPont, chief of staff to Councilmember Oswald Feliz [24]
- Jacqueline Torres, HR professional[45]
Potential
[edit ]- John Zaccaro Jr., state assemblymember from the 80th district (2023–present)[43]
Declined
[edit ]- Marjorie Velázquez, former New York City Councilmember from the 13th district (2022–2023)[24]
Endorsements
[edit ]Shirley Aldebol
- Organizations
- Bronx Democratic Party[40]
- Working Families Party (first choice)[25]
David Diaz
- Organizations
- Working Families Party (second choice)[25]
District 14
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Fernando Cabrera, former Councilmember for this district (2010–2021)[46]
- Bryan Hodge Vasquez, attorney[47]
- Pierina Sanchez, incumbent Councilmember[46]
Filed paperwork
[edit ]Endorsements
[edit ]Fernando Cabrera
- State legislators
- Al Taylor, State Assemblymember from the 71st district (2017–present)[24]
- Local officials
- Darlene Mealy, New York City Councilmember from the 41st district (2006–2017, 2021–present)[24]
Pierina Sanchez
- Organizations
District 15
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Oswald Feliz, incumbent Councilmember[34]
District 16
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Althea Stevens, incumbent Councilmember
Endorsements
[edit ]Althea Stevens
- Organizations
Independents
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Shakur Joseph, managing director[48]
District 17
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Antirson Ortiz, New York City Comptroller Director of Constituent Services[24]
- Freddy Perez, first vice chair of Bronx Community Board 1 (2023–present)[49]
- Justin Sanchez, chief of staff to State Senator Nathalia Fernandez [50]
- Elvis Santana, activist and candidate for New York's 79th State Assembly district in 2020 [24]
- Jasmine Uribe, entrepreneur[24]
Endorsements
[edit ]Antirson Ortiz
- Organizations
- Working Families Party (first choice)[25]
Freddy Perez
- Local officials
- Rubén Díaz Jr., former Bronx Borough President (2009–2021) (co-endorsement with Sanchez)[24]
- Rafael Salamanca, New York City Councilmember from the 17th district (2016–present)[49]
Justin Sanchez
- Local officials
- Rubén Díaz Jr., former Bronx Borough President (2009–2021) (co-endorsement with Perez)[24]
- Organizations
- Bronx Democratic Party[40]
- Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Santana)[25]
Elvis Santana
- State legislators
- Michael Blake, former State Assemblymember from the 79th district (2015–2021)[24]
- Organizations
- Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Sanchez)[25]
District 18
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Amanda Farías, incumbent Councilmember[34]
Endorsements
[edit ]Amanda Farías
- Organizations
District 19
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
Republican primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Vickie Paladino, incumbent Councilmember[34]
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Alexander Caruso, substitute teacher and political organizer[51]
Alexander Caruso
- Organizations
District 20
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Sandra Ung, incumbent Councilmember[34]
Republican primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]District 21
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- David Aiken, State Democrats Committee Member AD 35 (2018-present)[10]
- Yanna Henriquez, nonprofit worker[53]
- Hiram Monserrate, former Councilmember for this district (2002–2008), former state senator for the 13th district (2009–2010), and disqualified candidate for this district in 2023 [53]
- Erycka Montoya, intergovernmental affairs employee for the New York City Council [53]
- Sandro Navarro, district director for state senator Jessica Ramos [53]
- Shanel Thomas-Henry, member of Queens Community Board 3 [24]
Endorsements
[edit ]Erycka Montoya
- State legislators
- Catalina Cruz, State Assemblymember from the 39th district (2019–present)[53]
- Jessica González-Rojas, State Assemblymember from the 34th district (2021–present)[53]
- Organizations
- Working Families Party (first choice)[25]
Sandro Navarro
- State legislators
- Jessica Ramos, State Senator from the 13th district (2019–present)[53]
- Organizations
- Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Thomas-Henry)[25]
Shanel Thomas-Henry
- State legislators
- Jeffrion Aubry, former State Assemblymember from the 35th district (1992–2024)[24]
- Organizations
- Working Families Party (second choice co-endorsement with Navarro)[25]
District 22
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Tiffany Cabán, incumbent Councilmenber
Endorsements
[edit ]Tiffany Cabán
- Organizations
District 23
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Linda Lee, incumbent Councilmember
Republican primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Bernard Chow, landlord[10]
District 24
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- James F. Gennaro, incumbent Councilmember
District 25
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Shekar Krishnan, incumbent Councilmember
Endorsements
[edit ]Shekar Krishnan
- Organizations
Republican primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Abubakar Ashiq, paralegal[55]
- Ramses Frias, community activist[56]
- Shah Haque, founder of World Human Rights Development USA, 2021 New York City Council Republican nominee for the District 25 [57]
District 26
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Julie Won, incumbent Councilmember
Endorsements
[edit ]Julie Won
- Organizations
District 27
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Vera Daniels, wellness coach[58]
- Nantasha Williams, incumbent Councilmember
Endorsements
[edit ]Nantasha Williamns
- Organizations
District 28
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Tyrell Hankerson, district chief of staff to councilmember Adrienne Adams [59]
- Romeo Hitlall, real estate broker and member of Queens Community Board 10 (2008–present)[59]
- Latoya LeGrand, aide to state assemblymember Vivian E. Cook and member of Queens Community Board 12 (2021–present)[59]
- Japneet Singh, assurance associate, candidate for New York's 15th State Senate district in 2022, and candidate for this district in 2021 [24]
- Ruben Wills, former New York City Councilmember of District 28 (2011-17)[10]
Endorsements
[edit ]Tyrell Hankerson
- Local officials
- Donovan Richards, Queens Borough President (2020–present)[24]
- Adrienne Adams, New York City Council Speaker (2022 to 2026), NYC Councilwoman (2018 to 2026)[60]
District 29
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Lynn Schulman, incumbent Councilmember
Republican primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Supreet McGrath, product manager[61]
District 30
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Paul Pogozelski, businessman and president of the Middle Village Property Owners and Residents Association[62]
- Dermot Smyth, teachers' union strategist[63]
- Phil Wong, budget director for Councilmember Robert Holden [24]
Potential
[edit ]- Daniel Kurzyna, chief of staff for councilmember Robert Holden since 2019[63]
Endorsements
[edit ]Dermot Smyth
- U.S. representatives
- Tom Suozzi, U.S. Representative from New York's 3rd congressional district (2017–2023, 2024–present)[63]
- State legislators
- Andrew Hevesi, state assemblymember from the 28th district (2005–present)[63]
- Alicia Hyndman, state assemblymember from the 29th district (2016–present)[63]
- Micah Lasher, state assemblymember-elect from the 69th district [63]
- Local officials
- Donovan Richards, Queens Borough President (2020–present)[63]
Phil Wong
- Local officials
- Robert Holden, New York City Councilmember from the 30th district (2016–present) (co-endorsement with Vaichunas)[24]
Republican primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Jonathan Rinaldi, perennial candidate[24]
- Alicia Vaichunas, deputy chief of staff for Councilmember Robert Holden [10] [64]
Endorsements
[edit ]Alicia Vaichunas
- Local officials
- Joann Ariola, Minority Leader of the New York City Council (2025–present) from the 32nd district (2022–present)[24]
- Robert Holden, New York City Councilmember from the 30th district (2016–present) (co-endorsement with Wong)[64]
- Organizations
District 31
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Selvena Brooks-Powers, incumbent Councilmember
District 32
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
Republican primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Joann Ariola, incumbent Councilmember
District 33
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Lincoln Restler, incumbent Councilmember
Endorsements
[edit ]Lincoln Restler
- Organizations
District 34
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Jennifer Gutiérrez, incumbent Councilmember
Endorsements
[edit ]Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Organizations
District 35
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Filed paperwork
[edit ]- Dion Ashman, businessman and DJ[10]
- Hector Robertson, housing advocate, Democratic candidate for NYC City Council in 2021 [10]
- Sharon Wedderburn, member of Brooklyn Community Board 8 [10]
Potential
[edit ]- Crystal Hudson, incumbent Councilmember
Endorsements
[edit ]Crystal Hudson
- Organizations
District 36
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Chi Ossé, incumbent Councilmember
Endorsements
[edit ]Chi Ossé
- Organizations
District 37
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Sandy Nurse, incumbent Councilmember
Endorsements
[edit ]Sandy Nurse
- Organizations
District 38
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Alexa Avilés, incumbent Councilmember[24]
- Ling Ye, senior casework manager & field representative for congressman Dan Goldman [24]
Endorsements
[edit ]Alexa Avilés
- Organizations
Republican primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Luis Quero, banking program manager[24]
District 39
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Shahana Hanif, incumbent[65]
- Maya Kornberg, researcher at the Brennan Center for Justice [66]
Endorsements
[edit ]Shahana Hanif
- Organizations
District 40
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Rita Joseph, incumbent Councilmember
Endorsements
[edit ]Rita Joseph
- Organizations
District 41
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Dante Arnwine, District Manager of Brooklyn Community Board 9 [67]
- Lawman Lynch, businessman[68]
- Jammel Thompson, founder of Rich & Royal Clothing[69]
Filed paperwork
[edit ]- Dom Alexandre, New York City Council Director of Outreach & Events[10]
- Bianca Cunningham, campaigns director for Action Center on Race and the Economy[10]
- Jamell Henderson, former chairman of Brooklyn Neighborhood Advisory Board 8[10]
Potential
[edit ]- Darlene Mealy, incumbent Councilmember
District 42
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Chris Banks, incumbent Councilmember
District 43
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Susan Zhuang, incumbent Councilmember
District 44
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Councilmember before election
Vacant
TBD
The incumbent will be known following a March 25 special election to fill the vacancy caused by Democrat Kalman Yeger's resignation to join the New York State Assembly.[4]
Democratic primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Simcha Felder, state senator from the 22nd district (2013–present) (running in the special election)
Republican primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Heshy Tischler, activist and perennial candidate (running in the special election)
District 45
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Farah Louis, incumbent Councilmember
Republican primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]Independents
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]District 46
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Filed paperwork
[edit ]- R. Dimple Willabus, businesswoman, Democratic candidate for NYC City Council in 2021 [10]
Potential
[edit ]- Mercedes Narcisse, incumbent Councilmember
District 47
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Anthony Batista, Vice-Chair of Brooklyn Neighborhood Advisory Board 15[74]
- Kayla Santosuosso, chief counsel for Justin Brannan [75]
Endorsements
[edit ]Kayla Santosuosso
- Local officials
- Justin Brannan, New York City Councilmember from the 47th district (2018–present)[75]
- Organizations
Republican primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- George Sarantopoulos, political consultant, former Director of Communications for Assemblyman Lester Chang (2023)
District 48
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
Republican primary
[edit ]Filed paperwork
[edit ]- Ari Kagan, former New York City Councilmember from the 47th district (2022–2024)[76]
Potential
[edit ]- Inna Vernikov, incumbent Councilmember
District 49
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Democratic | Republican |
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Jozette Carter-Williams, photographer[77]
- Abou Sy Diakhate, court analyst[78]
- Aidan Rivera, case manager, vice president of the Young Democrats of Richmond County [79]
Filed paperwork
[edit ]- Sarah Blas, Director of DEI Health for Staten Island Women Who March[10]
Potential
[edit ]- Kamillah Hanks, incumbent Councilmember
District 50
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
Republican primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- David Carr, incumbent Councilmember
Democratic primary
[edit ]Declared
[edit ]- Radhakrishna Mohan, IT specialist[10]
District 51
[edit ] ← 2023
November 4, 2025
2029 →
| Majority party | Minority party | |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
Councilmember before election
Vacant
TBD
The incumbent will be known following an April 28 special election to fill the vacancy caused by Republican Joe Borelli's resignation to join the private sector.[12]
Republican primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Griffin Fossella, son of Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella (running in the special election)
- Frank Morano, radio talk show host at WABC (running in the special election)
Democratic primary
[edit ]Potential
[edit ]- Clifford Hagen, special education teacher and environmentalist (running in the special election)
2026 Speaker election
[edit ]Incumbent Speaker Adrienne Adams is term limited and can not run for re-election, paving the way for an open speakership election in 2026. Potential candidates for the position include:
See also
[edit ]- 2025 New York City mayoral election
- 2025 New York City Comptroller election
- 2025 New York City Public Advocate election
- 2025 New York City borough president elections
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