Eric Bottcher (center) at the swearing in ceremony of Julie Menin as speaker of the City Council on Jan. 8, may not be long for the chamber. He was given the Democratic line in the special election for the West Side New York State Senate seat recently vacated when Brad Hoylman-Sigal became borough president.
Eric Bottcher (center) at the swearing in ceremony of Julie Menin as speaker of the City Council on Jan. 8, may not be long for the chamber. He was given the Democratic line in the special election for the West Side New York State Senate seat recently vacated when Brad Hoylman-Sigal became borough president. ( Photo: NYC City Council Media Unit)

The Democratic line is akin to winning the election. If he wins as expected, it means a new special election will have to be called to fill his city council seat. Four people have said they are running.

Dem Clubs Tap Bottcher for NYS Senate Special Election on Feb. 3
12 Jan 2026 | 12:24
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To nobody’s great surprise, City Council member Eric Bottcher secured the Democratic line in the special election on Feb, 3 for the New York State Senate.

If and when Bottcher wins, it means his city council will require yet another special election in the west side which covers the West Village, Chelsea...

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