Council Countdown
Rival Resumés as a Dozen Seek Victory in Daneek’s District
Jarrett Murphy |
Council aides, community board leaders and accomplished lawyers are among those hoping to win the crowded 27th district primary.
A Crowded Field of Candidates Aims to Represent the North Shore
Kay Dervishi / City & State |
Around 10 Democratic candidates will appear on the June ballot in the race to represent District 49, which spans the diverse North Shore of Staten Island.
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.
Una Ciudad sin Límites
Escaño para reemplazar a Rubén Díaz padre en el Bronx está repleta de gente
Daniel Parra |
Ocho candidatos compiten para sustituir al concejal Rubén Díaz Sr., que ha representado al Bronx en el Consejo y la legislatura estatal durante casi dos décadas.
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.
City Council District 37 Race Readies for a Rematch
Rebecca C. Lewis/City & State |
Darma Diaz won the Brooklyn seat last year unopposed, and now her then-opponents who were kicked off the ballot are looking for a round two.
In Queens, Moderate Council Member Who Unseated Incumbent Tries to Hold On Versus Progressive Challenger
Samar Khurshid / Gotham Gazette |
As he runs for reelection this year, Bob Holden faces a primary challenge from Juan Ardila, a young progressive who has criticized Holden’s legislative record and his political leanings.
Council Countdown
It’s Insider Vs. Outsiders in Republican Council Primary on Staten Island
Jarrett Murphy |
A tradition of handing down power within this 50th Council district office is under assault in the most contested Republican primary in this cycle.
Council Countdown
One of the Council’s Newest Members Faces a Veteran Challenger and a New Voice
Jarrett Murphy |
The 12th district, which covers the northeast Bronx, has seen two consecutive Council members ousted for corruption. Six months to the day after a special election elevated Kevin Riley to the seat, he faces two rivals on Primary Day.
Council Member Seeking Reelection and the Speakership Faces Exonerated Ex-Rep Pursuing Redemption
Samar Khurshid / Gotham Gazette |
City Council Member Adrienne Adams is among the several candidates seeking to become the next Speaker. But her first hurdle will be defeating two challengers in the imminent June primary to win a second term representing Council District 28 in Southeast Queens.
