Primary elections were held on September 12 for all 51 districts of the city council.

General election Incumbent Democrat Daniel Garodnick was term-limited and could not seek a third term.

General election Democratic primary General election Incumbent Democrat Annabel Palma was term-limited and could not seek a third term.

General election Democratic primary General election Incumbent Democrat Ruben Wills was expelled from office August 10.

The winner of the general election was sworn in early to complete Wills' term.

General election Democratic primary General election Incumbent Democrat Darlene Mealy was term-limited and could not seek a 4th term.