Council Countdown
Council Countdown is co-published by City & State, Gotham Gazette, City Limits and the Queens Daily Eagle. The series provides a comprehensive look at this year’s key city council races across the five boroughs. For more election coverage, check out our Campaign Confidential newsletter and our mayoral endorsement tracker.
New York City
Bill Perkins, despite barely running, may win again
The longtime Council member from Harlem surprised observers by running for reelection.
Daniel Dromm
Crowded field of candidates seeks to replace Daniel Dromm on City Council
Nine leading contenders have lined up to fill the seat representing District 25 in Queens.
New York City
Central Queens City Council candidates make quality of life top priority
10 candidates seek to fill Karen Koslowitz’s City Council seat in District 29 while opposing the construction of Kew Gardens jail.
New York City
Crowded Field Competes to Represent Brooklyn Waterfront in City Council
With eight candidates running, Democrats in the 33rd District will choose from a larger-than-usual slate of potential Council members.
Campaigns & Elections
Brooks-Powers Looks to Defend New Council Seat in Southeast Queens
Less than three months after winning New York City’s first true test of ranked-choice voting, Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers is back on the ballot, this time to defend her seat against two former foes in Queens’ District 31.
Campaigns & Elections
Future of Immigrant Communities the Focus of Brooklyn City Council Race
There is a competitive Democratic primary unfolding to replace him in Brooklyn’s 38th District.
Campaigns & Elections
Diverse Field of Candidates Vies to Replace Trailblazing Council Member in Queens
A crowded Democratic primary race is unfolding in Queens to select the successor for term-limited City Council Member Daniel Dromm.
New York City
Carlina Rivera to Face Sole Challenger for Lower Manhattan Seat
Councilmember Carlina Rivera will defend her lower Manhattan seat against just one challenger in the June primary.
New York City
Rival Resumés as a Dozen Seek Victory in Daneek’s District
Daneek Miller, who has represented the 27th district since 2014, is term limited, paving the way for a wide-open race to replace him.
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