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Lindsey Boylan Eyes NYC Council Seat Amid Special Election

12/26/2025

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Lindsey Boylan, the first woman to accuse former Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, is considering a run for New York City Council to replace Councilman Erik Bottcher, who is pursuing a state Senate seat.
In the race, Bottcher’s Chief of Staff Carl Wilson and community board member Leslie Boghosian Murphy are also contenders.
Special elections are typically held on the first Tuesday at least 80 days after a vacancy.

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Story summary

Lindsey Boylan, the first woman to accuse former Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, is considering a run for New York City Council to replace Councilman Erik Bottcher, who is pursuing a state Senate seat.
In the race, Bottcher’s Chief of Staff Carl Wilson and community board member Leslie Boghosian Murphy are also contenders.
Special elections are typically held on the first Tuesday at least 80 days after a vacancy.