Carl Wilson (New York politician)

Carl Wilson
Wilson speaking in September 2026
Member of the New York City Council
from the 3rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
May 12, 2026
Preceded byErik Bottcher
Personal details
BornCarl Michael Wilson
1991 (age 34–35)
PartyDemocratic
Domestic partner
James
EducationNew York University (BFA)
WebsiteCampaign 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. 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.

A group of people hold up pro-trans rights signs and banners.
Wilson (far-right) attends a 2026 protest against NYU Langone's decision to bar minors from gender-affirming care.

Electoral history

2026

2026 New York City's 3rd City Council district special election
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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2026 New York City's 3rd City Council district Democratic primary election
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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2026 New York City's 3rd City Council district election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Carl Wilson (incumbent)
Haris Bhatti Haris Bhatti
Write-in
Total votes

References

  1. ↑ Stack, Liam (April 28, 2026). "Mamdani's Candidate Concedes in High-Profile Council Race in Manhattan". The New York Times. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  2. ↑ Kost, Ryan (April 28, 2026). "Wilson declares victory as Mamdani-backed competitor concedes NYC Council District 3 race". Gothamist. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  3. ↑ Daly, Adam (April 28, 2026). "Carl Wilson declares victory over Mamdani-backed Lindsey Boylan in Manhattan Council race". amNewYork. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ "202611V Council Member 3rd Council District.pdf" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. May 12, 2026. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
  5. ↑ "DEM Council Member 3rd Council District.pdf" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. July 14, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  6. ↑ "THE CONTEST LIST - General Election 2026 - 11/03/2026" (PDF). Vote NYC. New York City Board of Elections. September 11, 2026. Retrieved September 11, 2026.