Carl Wilson (New York politician)
Carl Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York City Council from the 3rd district | |
| Assumed office May 12, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Erik Bottcher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carl Michael Wilson 1991 (age 34–35) |
| Party | Democratic |
Domestic partner | James |
| Education | New York University (BFA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Carl Michael Wilson (born 1991) is an American activist and politician. He was elected in the 2026 special election to succeed Erik Bottcher as the member of the New York City Council from the city's 3rd council district, defeating Lindsey Boylan, who was endorsed by mayor Zohran Mamdani. Prior to his election, he served as Bottcher's chief of staff.[1][2] A resident of the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood in Manhattan, Wilson grew up in Bowie, Maryland and moved to New York City in 2009 to attend New York University and pursue an acting career.[3]
New York City Council Legislation and Gay Rights Press Events
On June 22, 2026, Councilman Wilson appeared at the Lesbian, Gay, BiSexual, Transgender Community Center of New York to denounce 2026 Republican nominee for Governor of New York Bruce Blakeman for his anti-LGBTQ+ record and association with members of the Make America Great Again movement and the Republican Party like Donald Trump, Randy Fine, Andy Ogles, and others. He was joined at the conference by Ritchie Torres, Deborah Glick, New York City Stonewall Democratic Club President John Wahlmerier, and Christine C. Quinn.[4]
Electoral history
2026
| Party | Candidate | Maximum round |
Maximum votes |
Share in maximum round |
Maximum votes First round votes Transfer votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For All of Us | Carl Wilson | 4 | 7,885 | 59.4% |
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| People Power | Lindsey Boylan | 4 | 5,391 | 40.6% |
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| Affordable NYC | Layla Law-Gisiko | 3 | 3,450 | 24.1% |
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| CommunityStrong | Leslie Boghosian Murphy | 2 | 1,575 | 10.8% |
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| Write-In | 1 | 75 | 0.5% |
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| Party | Candidate | Maximum round |
Maximum votes |
Share in maximum round |
Maximum votes First round votes Transfer votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carl Wilson (incumbent) | 3 | 9,249 | 53.6% |
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| Democratic | Lindsey Boylan | 3 | 8,005 | 46.4% |
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| Democratic | Layla Law-Gisiko | 2 | 2,327 | 12.8% |
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| Democratic | Leslie Boghosian Murphy | 2 | 1,681 | 9.2% |
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| Write-In | 1 | 197 | 1.1% |
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References
- ↑ Stack, Liam (April 28, 2026). "Mamdani's Candidate Concedes in High-Profile Council Race in Manhattan". The New York Times. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ Kost, Ryan (April 28, 2026). "Wilson declares victory as Mamdani-backed competitor concedes NYC Council District 3 race". Gothamist. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ Daly, Adam (April 28, 2026). "Carl Wilson declares victory over Mamdani-backed Lindsey Boylan in Manhattan Council race". amNewYork. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ https://www.amny.com/news/dems-blast-blakeman-associations-with-anti-lgbtq-legislators/
- ↑ "202611V Council Member 3rd Council District.pdf" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. May 12, 2026. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ↑ "DEM Council Member 3rd Council District.pdf" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. July 14, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
