Wilson seizes NYC Council District 3, dealing a setback to Mamdani’s endorsement strategy

Carl Wilson declared victory in the NYC Council District 3 special election, defeating Lindsey Boylan in a race that devolved into a proxy battle between Mayor Mamdani’s faction and Julie Menin’s camp, with Wilson backed by outgoing officials and major unions and Boylan supported by Cuomo-aligned figures. The result, while not final until the ranked-choice tally is completed, signals a win for Wilson and for Menin, and underscores LGBTQ+ leadership continuity in Manhattan’s West Side as the candidates prepare for a potential June primary.