NYC-CC25: Shekar Krishnan (D) faces Democratic, Republican challengers in District 25 City Council race
Queens voters will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of New York City government as all 51 City Council seats are up for grabs in the 2025 election cycle. With several incumbents term-limited and new challengers stepping into the spotlight, the borough is home to some of the city’s most closely watched and competitive races.
Candidates are vying to represent a borough that continues to grow in population and diversity, bringing new urgency to local issues like housing, public safety, transit, and education.
The primary election will be held on June 24, followed by the general election on November 4. Ranked-choice voting will once again be used in the primaries, giving voters the opportunity to rank up to five candidates in each race.
The candidates for the District 25 seat on the City Council, which covers Jackson Heights and Elmhurst, include incumbent Council Member Shekar Krishnan, Queens Community Board 4 Member Mac Merchan and Retired NYPD Officer Ricardo Pacheco on the Democratic side and Paralegal Abubakar Ashiq, Community Activist Ramses Frias and World Human Rights Development USA Founder Shah Haque on the Republican side.
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