The 2025 New York City Council elections will be held on November 4, 2025, with primary elections occurring on June 24, 2025.[1] As in previous years, party nominees will be chosen using ranked-choice voting.
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Incumbents not seeking re-election
editTerm-limited incumbents
editNine council members (8 Democrats and 1 Republican) 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 |
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| 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 |
| 51st | Joe Borelli | Republican |
Resigned before election
editDuring the 2023–2025 council session, 1 incumbent has resigned before the election.
| District | Incumbent | Party | Reason |
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| 44th | Kalman Yeger | Democratic | Elected to the New York State Assembly in 2024 |
List of districts
editManhattan
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District 1 • District 2 • District 3 • District 4 • District 5 • District 6 • District 7 • District 8 (Bronx crossover) • District 9 • District 10 |
Bronx
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District 11 • District 12 • District 13 • District 14 • District 15 • District 16 • District 17 • District 18 |
Queens
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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
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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
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District 49 • District 50 (Brooklyn crossover) • District 51 |
District 1
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Democratic primary
editDeclared
edit- Jess Coleman, lawyer, member of Manhattan Community Board 1 (2021–present)[3]
- Christopher Marte, incumbent Councilmember[3]
District 2
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Democratic primary
editDeclared
edit- Sarah Batchu, member of Manhattan Community Board 3 (2022–present)[4]
- Harvey Epstein, state assemblymember for the 74th district (2018–present)[4]
- Andrea Gordillo, chair of Manhattan Community Board 3 (2023–present)[5]
Publicly expressed interest
edit- Anthony Weiner, former U.S. representative from New York's 9th congressional district (1999–2011), former Councilmember from the 48th district (1992–1998), and candidate for Mayor of New York City in 2005 and 2013[6]
Endorsements
editHarvey Epstein
- Local officials
- Margarita López, former Councilmember for this district (1998–2005)[4]
- Rosie Méndez, former Councilmember for this district (2006–2017)[4]
District 3
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Erik Bottcher, incumbent Councilmember
District 4
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Democratic primary
editDeclared
edit- Vanessa Aronson, teacher[7]
- Faith Bondy, attorney[8]
- Luke Florczak, U.S. Marine Corps veteran[7]
- Rachel Storch, former member of the Missouri House of Representatives for the 64th district (2005–2011)[7]
- Ben Wetzler, former Democratic district leader for the 76th assembly district and great-nephew of former state assemblymember George M. Michaels[7]
Potential
edit- Virginia Maloney, project manager and daughter of former U.S. representative Carolyn Maloney[9]
District 5
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Julie Menin, incumbent Councilmember
District 6
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Gale Brewer, incumbent Councilmember
District 7
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Democratic primary
editDeclared
edit- Shaun Abreu, incumbent Councilmember[10]
- Edafe Okporo, refugee and migrant advocate[10]
District 8
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Democratic primary
editDeclared
edit- Daniel Aulbach-Sidibe, learning specialist[11]
- Elsie Encarnacion, chief of staff to Councilmember Diana Ayala[11]
- 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[11]
Announcement pending
edit- Eddie Gibbs, state assemblymember from the 68th district (2022–present)[12]
Potential
edit- Clarisa Alayeto, chair of Bronx Community Board 1 (2023–present)[12]
District 9
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Yusef Salaam, incumbent Councilmember
District 10
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Carmen De La Rosa, incumbent Councilmember
District 11
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Eric Dinowitz, incumbent Councilmember
District 12
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Kevin Riley, incumbent Councilmember
District 13
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Republican primary
editPotential
edit- Kristy Marmorato, incumbent Councilmember
Democratic primary
editAnnouncement pending
editPotential
edit- John Zaccaro Jr., state assemblymember from the 80th district (2023–present)[12]
District 14
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Democratic primary
editDeclared
edit- Fernando Cabrera, former Councilmember for this district (2010–2021)[13]
- Pierina Sanchez, incumbent Councilmember[13]
District 15
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Oswald Feliz, incumbent Councilmember
District 16
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Althea Stevens, incumbent Councilmember
District 17
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Democratic primary
editDeclared
edit- Freddy Perez, first vice chair of Bronx Community Board 1 (2023–present)[14]
Endorsements
editFreddy Perez
- Local officials
- Rafael Salamanca, incumbent councilmember from this district (2016–present)[14]
District 18
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Amanda Farías, incumbent Councilmember
District 19
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Republican primary
editPotential
edit- Vickie Paladino, incumbent Councilmember
District 20
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Sandra Ung, incumbent Councilmember
District 21
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Democratic primary
editDeclared
edit- Yanna Henriquez, nonprofit worker[15]
- 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[15]
- Erycka Montoya, intergovernmental affairs employee for the New York City Council[15]
- Sandro Navarro, district director for state senator Jessica Ramos[15]
Endorsements
editErycka Montoya
- State legislators
- Catalina Cruz, state assemblymember from the 39th district (2019–present)[15]
- Jessica González-Rojas, state assemblymember from the 34th district (2021–present)[15]
Sandro Navarro
- State legislators
- Jessica Ramos, state senator from the 13th district (2019–present)[15]
District 22
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Tiffany Cabán, incumbent Councilmenber
District 23
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Linda Lee, incumbent Councilmember
District 24
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- James F. Gennaro, incumbent Councilmember
District 25
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Shekar Krishnan, incumbent Councilmember
District 26
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Julie Won, incumbent Councilmember
District 27
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Nantasha Williams, incumbent Councilmember
District 28
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Democratic primary
editDeclared
edit- Tyrell Hankerson, district chief of staff to councilmember Adrienne Adams[16]
- Romeo Hitlall, real estate broker and member of Queens Community Board 10 (2008–present)[16]
- Latoya LeGrand, aide to state assemblymember Vivian E. Cook and member of Queens Community Board 12 (2021–present)[16]
District 29
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Lynn Schulman, incumbent Councilmember
District 30
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Democratic primary
editDeclared
edit- Dermot Smyth, teachers' union strategist[17]
Potential
edit- Daniel Kurzyna, chief of staff for councilmember Robert Holden since 2019[17]
Endorsements
editDermot Smyth
- U.S. representatives
- Tom Suozzi, U.S. representative from New York's 3rd congressional district (2017–2023; 2024–present)[17]
- State legislators
- Andrew Hevesi, state assemblymember from the 28th district (2005–present)[17]
- Alicia Hyndman, state assemblymember from the 29th district (2016–present)[17]
- Micah Lasher,state assemblymember-elect from the 69th district[17]
- Local officials
- Donovan Richards, borough president of Queens (2020–present)[17]
District 31
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Selvena Brooks-Powers, incumbent Councilmember
District 32
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Republican primary
editPotential
edit- Joann Ariola, incumbent Councilmember
District 33
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Lincoln Restler, incumbent Councilmember
District 34
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Jennifer Gutiérrez, incumbent Councilmember
District 35
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Crystal Hudson, incumbent Councilmember
District 36
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Chi Ossé, incumbent Councilmember
District 37
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Sandy Nurse, incumbent Councilmember
District 38
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Alexa Avilés, incumbent Councilmember
District 39
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Democratic primary
editDeclared
edit- Shahana Hanif, incumbent[18]
Announcement pending
edit- Maya Kornberg, researcher at the Brennan Center for Justice[19]
District 40
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Rita Joseph, incumbent Councilmember
District 41
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Darlene Mealy, incumbent Councilmember
District 42
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Chris Banks, incumbent Councilmember
District 43
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Susan Zhuang, incumbent Councilmember
District 44
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Special election
editA nonpartisan special election will be held to fill this seat, which will be vacated after incumbent Kalman Yeger was elected to the New York State Assembly.
Declared
edit- Heshy Tischler, activist and perennial candidate (Republican)[20]
Potential
edit- Simcha Felder, state senator from the 22nd district (2013–present) (Democratic)[20]
Endorsements
editSimcha Felder
- Organizations
District 45
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Farah Louis, incumbent Councilmember
District 46
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Mercedes Narcisse, incumbent Councilmember
District 47
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Kayla Santosuosso, aide to Councilmember Justin Brannan[12]
District 48
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Republican primary
editPotential
edit- Inna Vernikov, incumbent Councilmember
District 49
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Democratic primary
editPotential
edit- Kamillah Hanks, incumbent Councilmember
District 50
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Republican primary
editPotential
edit- David Carr, incumbent Councilmember
District 51
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2026 Speaker election
editAdrienne Adams cannot run for re-election as Speaker due to term limits.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Disclosure Deadlines – 2025 Citywide Elections". New York City Campaign Finance Board. July 15, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Hernández, Javier C. (November 3, 2010). "Once again, city voters approve term limits". The New York Times. Archived from the original on February 2, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ a b McDonough, Annie (August 7, 2024). "NYC council member Chris Marte likely to face 2025 YIMBY challenge". City & State. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c d McDonough, Annie (May 18, 2024). "Epstein to declare run for council". City & State. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ Donaldson, Sahalie (February 20, 2024). "The 2025 race for Carlina Rivera's City Council seat is on". City & State. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ Donaldson, Sahalie (November 9, 2024). "Anthony Weiner mulls a City Council run in lower Manhattan". City & State. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Diep, William (November 4, 2024). "With a well-funded former Missouri lawmaker in the mix, Upper East Side council race is shaping up to be pricey". City & State. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Kelly, Keith J. "Faith Bondy Jumps into City Council District 4 Race, Marking Four in Hunt for Seat". www.ourtownny.com. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Coltin, Jeff; Reisman, Nick; Ngo, Emily (October 21, 2024). "WFP helps Mondaire Jones — and itself". Politico. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Heyward, Giulia (May 15, 2024). "Manhattan council race heats up with entrance of refugee turned migrant advocate". Gothamist. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c Donaldson, Sahalie (July 17, 2024). "Diana Ayala has a possible successor in mind: her chief of staff". City & State. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Coltin, Jeff; Reisman, Nick (November 11, 2024). "Jumaane Williams is 'ready for every eventuality'". Politico. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Sommerfeldt, Chris (August 23, 2024). "Controversial ex-Adams adviser Fernando Cabrera files to run for his old NYC council seat". New York Daily News. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Mendez, Rich; Pretsky, Holly (September 19, 2024). "Rafael Salamanca Jr. on why he's running for Bronx BP". City & State. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Donaldson, Sahalie (November 9, 2024). "In the race to replace Francisco Moya, everyone has a candidate". City & State. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c McDonough, Annie (August 15, 2024). "Adrienne Adams's staffer wants to succeed her. One of his opponents is attracting GOP support". City & State. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Pretsky, Holly (July 19, 2024). "Bob Holden hopes his chief of staff will decide to run for his Queens seat". Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ McDonough, Annie (October 21, 2024). "These NYC Council challengers are fundraising aggressively". City & State. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Kassel, Matthew (August 14, 2024). "Anti-Israel New York City councilwoman Shahana Hanif facing primary threat". Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Live updates from Somos 2024". City & State NY. November 8, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.