2021 City Council Races
Bill Perkins, despite barely running, may win again
Jeff Coltin/City & State |
The longtime Council member from Harlem surprised observers by running for reelection.
Government
Central Queens City Council candidates make quality of life top priority
Marayam Rahaman/City & State |
10 candidates seek to fill Karen Koslowitz’s City Council seat in District 29 while opposing the construction of Kew Gardens jail.
2021 City Council Races
In Queens, Councilmember at the Epicenter Looks to Hold Seat Against Insurgent from the Left
Kira Silbergeld/Gotham Gazette and Laura Glesby/Gotham Gazette |
Francisco Moya’s most prominent primary challenger, mutual aid activist and social worker Ingrid Gómez, argues that much of the area’s suffering during the pandemic could have been prevented with different leadership.
Brooklyn
Crowded Field Competes to Represent Brooklyn Waterfront in City Council
Laura Glesby/Gotham Gazette |
The 33rd District stretches along Brooklyn’s East River waterfront, from Greenpoint to Boerum Hill. It straddles an eclectic group of neighborhoods, including Brooklyn Heights, the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and parts of Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, and Gowanus.
2021 City Council Races
Diverse Field of Candidates Vies to Replace Trailblazing Council Member in Queens
Carmen Vintro / Gotham Gazette |
A crowded Democratic primary race is unfolding to select the successor for term-limited City Councilmember Daniel Dromm in the 25th City Council District, which spans Jackson Heights and Elmhurst.
2021 City Council Races
Brooks-Powers Looks to Defend New Council Seat in Southeast Queens
David Brand |
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.
Brooklyn
Close Ally Has Inside Track in Race to Replace North Brooklyn City Council Member
Carmen Vintro / Gotham Gazette |
District 34 voters have four candidates to choose from: Jennifer Gutierrez, incumbent Reynoso’s chief of staff; Scott Murphy, a self-described small business owner and volunteer healthcare worker; Andy Marte, an ex-substitute teacher and affordable housing specialist with RiseBoro, a community revitalization group; and Lutchi Gayot, a contractor.
Government
Crowded City Council Race in Lower Manhattan District Devastated by COVID
Emma Seiwell / Gotham Gazette |
Nine Democratic candidates are running in the City Council District 1 primary for a seat based in Lower Manhattan, replacing term-limited Councilmember Margaret Chin.
Brooklyn
In Brooklyn, Incumbent Council Member Looks to Hold Off Veteran Challenger and Win First Full Term
Amanda Salazar/Gotham Gazette |
New York City Council Member Farah Louis is among the 18 members of the 51-seat Council eligible for and seeking reelection this year, but she is not able to cruise to a full term representing Brooklyn’s 45th District.
Council Countdown
Crowded Field in Bronx Race to Fill Ruben Díaz Sr’s Council Seat
Daniel Parra |
Of the eight candidates running in District 18, two have donated to Rev. Rubén Díaz, Sr.’s past campaigns, and the candidate with the most resources in the race has contributed to Ruben Diaz Jr.
