New York City Special Election Checks Mamdani’s Electoral Sway — But Will It Help Override His Buffer Zone Veto?
The candidate backed by Council Speaker Julie Menin prevailed, but his shifting stance on the buffer zone bill clouds the path to an override.
New York City Council candidate Carl Wilson takes a selfie with his partner and parents on April 29, 2026, after his first-place finish in Tuesday’s voting. Carl Wilson via X
