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Member of the City Council

District 3

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The City Council is New York City's lawmaking body; its members pass local laws, adopt the city budget and oversee city agencies.

Carl Wilson won the April 2026 special election for the seat Erik Bottcher vacated to run for State Senate and took office in May 2026 (New York City Council; City & State New York).

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Haris BhattiHaris Bhatti

    No documented position found.

  • Carl WilsonDemocratic

    • Supports closing the budget gap without property tax increases

Public safety

  • Haris BhattiHaris Bhatti

    No documented position found.

  • Carl WilsonDemocratic

    • Pledges to vote to override veto of protest buffer-zone bill

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 2 issues covered in this race.