represent Brooklyn in the New York City Council since Marty Golden in 2002. Due to the vacancy she was sworn in on December 1, 2021. Democratic primary Withdrawn Adam Dweck Boris Noble Republican primary Inna Vernikov General election Endorsements Staten Island District 49 In the 49th district, incumbent Democrat Debi Rose is term-limited and cannot run for a fourth consecutive term. Democratic primary Withdrawn Philippe-Edner Apostol-Marius Vincent Johnson Aidan Rivera Endorsements Republican primary Withdrawn Nicholas Robbins District 50 In the 50th district, incumbent Republican Steven Matteo is term-limited and cannot run for a third consecutive term. He filed to run for Staten Island Borough President, but lost the Republican primary to Vito Fossella. Republican primary Candidates David Carr, Chief of Staff to Steven Matteo Jordan Hafizi, former journalist Marko Kepi, Marine reservist and activist Sam Pirozollo, optician Kathleen Sforza, businesswoman Campaign 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. The race became contentious as results were tabulated, with Carr accusing Kepi of engaging in an illegal ballot harvesting operation and forging signatures on absentee ballots. 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. Endorsements Results Democratic primary Candidates Sal Albanese, former Councilman and perennial candidate General election District 51 In the 51st district, incumbent Republican Joe Borelli is running for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Joe Borelli, incumbent Councilman Democratic primary Candidates Olivia Drabczyk, teacher General election Endorsements 2022 Speaker election Corey Johnson cannot run for re-election as Speaker because of term limits. The following individuals have expressed their interest in running: Adrienne Adams - District 28, Queens Diana Ayala - District 8, The Bronx/Manhattan Justin Brannan - District 43, Brooklyn Gale Brewer - District 6, Manhattan Francisco Moya - District 21, Queens Keith Powers - District 4, Manhattan Carlina Rivera - District 2, Manhattan Joe Borelli (District 51, Staten Island) is expected to lead the Republican minority. See also 2021 New York City mayoral election 2021 New York City Comptroller election 2021 New York City Public Advocate election 2021 New York City Borough President elections Notes References New York City Council elections New York City Council election New York City Council election