Politics & Government

NYC City Council Election District 7: Results, Polling Places

Harlem, The Upper West Side and Washington Heights take to the polls Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.

HARLEM, NY — New Yorkers will take to the polls on Tuesday in the general election for citywide positions including mayor, comptroller and public advocate. City council elections will also take place in many neighborhoods.

The seventh City Council district election is of local importance to parts of the Upper West Side, Harlem and Washington Heights. Incumbent City Councilman Mark Levine easily defeated a primary challenger to claim the Democratic nomination in September. Levine is running against Green Party candidate Florindo J Troncelliti in Tuesday's general election, according to the New York Campaign Finance Board.

For mayor, Democrat Bill de Blasio is running against Republican Nicole Malliotakis and independents Bo Dietl and Sal Albanese.

Find out what's happening in Harlemfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Public Advocate Tish James is facing Republican Juan Carlos Polanco, Michael O'Reilly and James Lane. Comptroller Scott Stringer is up against Republican Michael Faulkner, Julia Willebrand and Alex Merced.
The question of a New York State constitutional convention will also be on the ballot. You can read more about that here.

Here's what else you need to know to vote on Tuesday:

Find out what's happening in Harlemfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Polling places

Each council district has polling places scattered throughout, and where you vote depends on where you live. To find your polling place, click here and enter your address.

Sample ballot

After entering your address on that same website above, under "General Election - 11/07/2017," click "Ballot Information." You will see your choices for all available offices.

Polling hours

Polls are open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m.

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