Incumbent Council Member Julie Menin is seeking re-election in District 5, which spans the Upper East Side neighborhoods of Yorkville, Lenox Hill, Carnegie Hill, Roosevelt Island, Midtown East, Sutton Place, and parts of El Barrio in East Harlem.
Menin faces a single challenger in the June 24 Democratic primary: educator Collin Thompson. So far, she has significantly outpaced Thompson in fundraising, with contributions from high-profile donors including DoorDash and Uber. Menin has also been floated as a potential candidate for City Council Speaker if she secures a third term.
