Campaigns & Elections
City Council poised to make strides in gender diversity
At least 22 women are likely to win the Democratic primaries and are heavily favored to win in the general election.
New York City
2021 New York City Council primary election results
Carlina Rivera, Rafael Salamanca Jr. and Farah Louis sailed to reelection. More competitive races are still too close to call.
Campaigns & Elections
Five things to watch in NYC’s primaries
Keep an eye on the mayoral margin, the DSA slate, a self-funding candidate for Manhattan DA and Trump’s pick on Staten Island.
New York City
10 candidates line up for New York City Council District 19
The primary race in Queens will give the GOP a chance to reclaim the seat last held by the party in 2009.
New York City
State legislators running for New York City office in 2021
Who doesn’t want more money and a shorter commute?
Campaigns & Elections
In a pride month election, LGBTQ council candidates hope to grow the caucus
The New York City Council’s LGBTQ membership could be increased and diversified.
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
Maya Wiley won over The Strokes. For some, that’s enough to back her.
And more coverage of key 2021 races.
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.
Campaigns & Elections
History may be kind to de Blasio – but the mayoral candidates haven’t been
And more coverage of key 2021 races.
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