NYC City Council Election District 7: Candidates, Polling Places And More

HARLEM, NY — Voters in part of the Upper West Side, West Harlem and Washington Heights will take to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 12 to cast crucial votes in this year's Democratic primary.

Citywide, there are primaries for mayor, public advocate and nearly every city council district. Of local importance, though, is a two-person in District 7 (full district map here).

This being New York City, the Democratic primary is generally the race that determines who will hold these seats after November's general election. Needless to say, Tuesday is an important day for neighborhood politics.

Don't really know anything about the election in your city council district? Don't worry, Patch has you covered with this guide about everything you need to know to make an informed vote on Tuesday.

District 7 city council candidates:

Mark Levine: Levine, the incumbent, was first elected to serve the district in 2013. During his tenure in the City Council Levine was involved in passing a package of bills to protect the rights of tenants and has secured funding for neglected parks in his role as the council's parks and recreation committee chair. Levine lists tenants rights and affordable housing, great schools and great parks as his three policy priorities.

Thomas Lopez-Pierre: Lopez-Pierre, a self-described affordable housing activist, is likely one of the divisive candidates vying for the City Council this year. In 2016 Lopez-Pierre was denounced by 14 city and state politicians for anti-semitic rhetoric in a campaign fundraising email.

Where to vote

There are polling places across the district; your specific one depends on where you live. To find your polling place, click here and enter your address. You need to be registered as a Democrat at that address to vote in the primary.

Sample ballot

After entering your address on that same website above, under "Primary Election - 09/12/2017," click "Ballot Information" then choose your party. You will see your choices for all available offices.

When can I vote?

The elections take place on Tuesday, September 12. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.

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