Christopher Marte was seen as the most progressive candidate in the race, while Jenny Low was noted for the major endorsements she had received and Gigi Li had outgoing councilwoman Chin's support.

Incumbent Democrat and current Council Speaker Corey Johnson was term-limited and could not run for a third consecutive term.

The incumbent was Democrat Keith Powers, who won re-election defeating Republican David Casavis.

Withdrawn Labor unions Organizations The 5th district covers parts of the Upper East Side in Manhattan.

[62] Gale Brewer, who was the Manhattan Borough President at the time and held this seat from 2002 to 2013, won the Democratic nomination.

Shaun Abreu was considered the frontrunner in the race, while five of his opponents – Maria Ordoñez, Stacy Lynch, Marti Allen-Cummings, Dan Cohen, and Corey Ortega – formed a ranked-choice coalition to oppose him.

He is currently behind challenger Kristin Richardson Jordan, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, by 104 votes in the final RCV round.

The incumbent was Democrat Andrew Cohen, who was elected judge of the New York Supreme Court 12th Judicial District in 2020.

A non-partisan special election was held on March 23, 2021, with the winner being eligible to run for a full term.

Labor unions The 13th district includes the most southeastern part of the Bronx, including Baychester, parts of Allerton, Pelham Parkway, Morris Park, Pelham Bay, Middletown, Country Club, Throggs Neck, and City Island.

Withdrawn Labor unions Organizations Newspapers and publications In the 23rd district, incumbent Democrat Barry Grodenchik was eligible to run for a second term, but chose to retire instead.

A special election was held on February 2, 2021, with James F. Gennaro winning and being eligible to run for a full term.

Withdrawn Federal legislators Individuals Organizations Newspapers and publications State legislators Labor unions Individuals Organizations In the 25th district, incumbent Democrat Danny Dromm was term-limited and could not run for a fourth consecutive term.

Withdrawn Labor unions Organizations In the 29th district, incumbent Democrat Karen Koslowitz was term-limited and could not run for a fourth consecutive term.

The previous incumbent was Democrat Donovan Richards and was term-limited, preventing him from seeking a third consecutive term.

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Withdrawn Federal legislators Local officials Labor unions Organizations In the 33rd district, incumbent Democrat Stephen Levin was term-limited and could not run for a fourth consecutive term.

Federal legislators Organizations Newspapers and publications In the 42nd district, incumbent Democrat Inez Barron was term-limited and could not run for a third consecutive term.

Fox surprised political observers with a narrow lead on election night, but Brennan overtook him after 1,600 absentee ballots were counted.

In April 2021 he pleaded guilty to tax fraud, but through his lawyer announced his intentions to finish his term.

[494] On April 27, following a plea agreement, Deutsch was deemed to have "violated his oath of office" and was removed from the council.

[495][496] Inna Vernikov a former Democrat and former aide to New York State Assemblymember, Dov Hikind defeated Steve Saperstein after receiving nearly 64% of the vote.

Her victory made her the first Republican to represent Brooklyn in the New York City Council since Marty Golden in 2002.

He filed to run for Staten Island Borough President, but lost the Republican primary to Vito Fossella.

The two frontrunners for the open council seat were David Carr, chief of staff to outgoing councilman Matteo, and Marko Kepi, a Marine reservist who had previously lost in a campaign for the New York State Assembly.

[509] In response, Kepi accused Carr of using his influence to get the New York City Board of Elections to systematically reject ballots cast by the Albanian-American community.

Labor unions Organizations Corey Johnson could not run for re-election as Speaker because of term limits.

The following individuals expressed their interest in running:[518] Joe Borelli (District 51, Staten Island) was expected to lead the Republican minority.