Upper East Side Voter Guide 2021: What's On The Ballot

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — Early voting is already underway in New York City, with the Nov. 2 general election rapidly approaching. Before you head to your polling place, here's a look at what will be on the ballot on the Upper East Side — and across the city.

First, a word about voting: to find your early or election-day poll site and view a sample ballot, use the Board of Elections website.

Local races on the Upper East Side

The only neighborhood-level races in this year's election are those for City Council. In the two Council districts that cover the Upper East Side, both are contested, including one open seat and one incumbent seeking a second term.

In District 4, incumbent Democrat Keith Powers is running for re-election for another term representing much of the Upper East Side, Carnegie Hill, Sutton Place and parts of Midtown.

Powers is being challenged by David Casavis, who is running on the Republican and Independent/Libertarian party lines. Casavis is a Republican district leader and adjunct professor at SUNY and CUNY.

Meanwhile, the open seat in District 5 — covering the eastern half of the Upper East Side as well as Roosevelt Island — Democrat Julie Menin is going up against Republican Mark Foley. The race between the two has largely centered on public safety and the city's vaccine mandates.

Borough-wide and citywide races

Upper East Side voters will have two Manhattan-wide races on their ballots: the elections for Manhattan Borough President and Manhattan District Attorney.

In the BP race, Democratic nominee Mark Levine is going up against Republican Louis Puliafito and Libertarian Michael Lewyn.

The race for Manhattan's top prosecutor, meanwhile, is between Democrat Alvin Bragg and Republican Thomas Kenniff.

Meanwhile, the citywide races on the ballot will be for mayor, public advocate and comptroller.

Ballot propositions

In addition to local elections, New Yorkers will be asked to vote on five proposed amendments to the state constitution, governing redistricting, environmental rights, voting and civil court claims.

To learn more about each proposition, read this guide from THE CITY.

Early voting will continue through Sunday, Oct. 31, followed by election day on Nov. 2. To find your poll site, click here.