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politics2 months ago•8 min saved

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.

via City & State New York|

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politics2 months ago•11 min saved

Carl Wilson Seizes NYC District 3 Council Seat in Special Election

Carl Wilson led the District 3 special election early, with first-round ranked-choice results showing 43% for Wilson to 25% for Lindsey Boylan as ballots continued to be counted; the race, seen as a proxy fight against Mayor Mamdani’s endorsement, places Wilson on track to win once ballots are redistributed and results are ratified, though he must also win the June 23 Democratic primary and the November general to serve a full four-year term.

via THE CITY - NYC News|

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politics2 months ago•24 min saved

Mamdani-backed bid flops in Greenwich Village council race as Wilson takes early lead

In the Manhattan District 3 special election for Greenwich Village, a candidate handpicked by Mayor Zohran Mamdani performed far below expectations, with Lindsey Boylan at about 25% and Layla Law-Gisiko around 20% as Carl Wilson led at just over 43%; since no candidate surpassed 50%, the winner will be decided via ranked-choice voting. Wilson, backed by Speaker Julie Menin, represents the establishment option in a race to fill the seat vacated by Erik Bottcher. The result could temper Mamdani’s influence in other races and suggests his political sway may not automatically translate into district-level wins.

via New York Post|

#carl-wilson #greenwich-village #lindsey-boylan

politics2 months ago•8 min saved

Mamdani Endorsement Stumbles as Manhattan Council Race Narrows

In a Manhattan City Council District 3 race, Lindsey Boylan, backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, trails Carl Wilson early with more than 40% for Wilson and Boylan under 26% as results pour in; with ranked-choice voting determining the winner next week, the contest underscores doubts about how much Mamdani’s endorsements influence outcomes and signals potential implications for his other high-profile endorsements in upcoming races.

via Politico|

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