New York City Council Member · Council District 3

A spring special-election winner faces an independent on the November ballot

Carl Wilson won an April 2026 special election to succeed Erik Bottcher, took office May 12 and won the June 23 Democratic primary with 53.6% in the third ranked-choice round. He faces independent Haris Bhatti in the Nov. 3 special general election.

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Issues

1 issue · 2 candidates · every claim sourced

Health care access

Central to the race

Access to affordable health care, and what the city should do to provide it, is part of the debate in this race.

2 of 2 on record

Haris Bhatti

Supports universal health care, holding that health care is a right and that everyone deserves affordable, accessible care.

Haris Bhatti campaign website ↗

Carl Wilson

Supports universal health care. Wants seniors to be able to age in place with quality health care and support services, alongside affordable housing and accessible transit.

Carl Wilson campaign website — Priorities ↗