In the face of a topsy-turvy and atypically competitive mayoral race in November, voters would be forgiven for forgetting that dozens of other races are taking place across New York City. But just a small handful of those are truly competitive.

The next mayor, whoever he is, will face a New York City Council with a slowly growing Republican minority and a new City Council speaker. Three competitive City Council races in next month’s general election will help determine the shape of the council.

Still, the race at the top of the ticket will weigh heavily on how these closer races play out. Momentum behind Democratic nominee and front-runner Zohran Mamdani could boost turnout among Democrats, though Republicans, of course, hope the inverse is true. Here are the races we’re watching, with d

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