NYC City Council Election District 39: Candidates, Polling Places And More

CARROLL GARDENS, BROOKLYN — Voters in Brownstone Brooklyn 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 and public advocate, while several candidates are vying for the Brooklyn District Attorney nomination. Locally, the election shouldn't be too terribly exciting with incumbent Brad Lander not facing a challenger in the Democratic primary to represent District 39, which includes Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Gowanus, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace and Kensington. (full district map here).

This being New York City and Brooklyn, the Democratic primary is generally the race that determines who will hold these seats after November's general election. So while the city council race is all but decided, the city- and borough-wide races will be interesting to watch.

We've got more info on the races for district attorney, mayor and public advocate. For more on the city council race in District 39, and how to vote Tuesday in your neighborhood, here's what you need to know.

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District 39 city council candidates

Brad Lander has served on the city council since 2010, when he took over the seat from now-Mayor Bill de Blasio. He co-founded the council's "Progressive Caucus" and chairs the council's Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections. (City council profile)

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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