New York City's 32nd City Council district
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Place
New York City's 32nd City Council district | |
|---|---|
.svg) Boundaries following the 2020 census | |
| Government | |
| • Councilmember | . Joann Ariola . R–Howard Beach |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
• Total | 163,306 |
| Demographics | |
| • White | 38% |
| • Hispanic | 30% |
| • Asian | 15% |
| • Black | 8% |
| • Other | 8% |
| Registration | |
| • Democratic | 56.0% |
| • Republican | 18.2% |
| • No party preference | 21.7% |
| Registered voters (2021) 97,851[2] | |
New York City's 32nd City Council district is one of 51 districts in the New York City Council. It has been represented by Republican Joann Ariola since 2022. She replaced Eric Ulrich, who was term limited in 2021 and could not seek re-election.[3] Until 2021, it was the only district in the city outside of Staten Island to be represented by a Republican.
District 32 is based in a geographically splintered set of neighborhoods centered around Jamaica Bay, covering parts of southeastern Queens, the western half of the Rockaways, and the islands in between the two. Communities within the district include Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Belle Harbor, Breezy Point, Broad Channel, Rockaway Park, Neponsit, Roxbury, and parts of South Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, and Woodhaven. Jacob Riis Park, Fort Tilden, Breezy Point Tip, Spring Creek Park, and most of Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge are also located within the district.[4]
The district overlaps with Queens Community Boards 9, 10, and 14, and with New York's 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th congressional districts. It also overlaps with the 10th, 12th, and 15th districts of the New York State Senate, and with the 23rd, 28th, 31st, and 38th districts of the New York State Assembly.[5]
List of members representing the district
| Members | Party | Years served | Electoral history | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District established January 1, 1974 | ||||
.jpg) Howard Golden (Bensonhurst) |
Democratic | January 1, 1974 – December 4, 1976 |
Redistricted from the 25th district and re-elected in 1973. Re-elected in 1974. Resigned to become Brooklyn Borough President. | |
| Vacant | December 4, 1976 – December 7, 1976 |
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Edward M. Rappaport (Kensington) |
Democratic | December 7, 1976 – December 31, 1977 |
Appointed to finish Golden's term. Lost renomination. | |
Susan Alter (East Flatbush) |
Democratic | January 1, 1978 – December 31, 1982 |
Elected in 1977. Redistricted to the 25th district. | |
Noach Dear (Borough Park) |
Democratic | January 1, 1983 – December 31, 1991 |
Elected in 1982. Re-elected in 1985. Re-elected in 1989. Redistricted to the 44th district. | |
Walter Ward (Howard Beach) |
Democratic | January 1, 1992 – December 31, 1993 |
Redistricted from the 17th district and re-elected in 1991. Lost re-election. | |
Alfonso C. Stabile (Howard Beach) |
Republican | January 1, 1994 – December 31, 2001 |
Elected in 1993. Re-elected in 1997. Termed out and ran for Queens Borough President. | |
 Joseph Addabbo Jr. (Ozone Park) |
Democratic | January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2008 |
Elected in 2001. Re-elected in 2003. Re-elected in 2005. Resigned when elected to the New York State Senate. | |
| Vacant | December 31, 2008 – February 24, 2009 |
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 Eric Ulrich (Ozone Park) |
Republican | February 24, 2009 – December 31, 2020 |
Elected to finish Addabbo's term. Re-elected in 2009. Re-elected in 2013. Re-elected in 2017. Termed out. | |
_(cropped).jpg) Joann Ariola (Howard Beach) |
Republican | January 1, 2021 – |
Elected in 2021. Re-elected in 2023. Re-elected in 2025. | |
Recent election results
2025
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joann Ariola | 24,909 | ||
| Conservative | Joann Ariola | 4,758 | ||
| Total | Joann Ariola (incumbent) | 29,667 | 97.4 | |
| Write-in | 787 | 2.6 | ||
| Total votes | 30,454 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2023 (redistricting)
Due to redistricting and the 2020 changes to the New York City Charter, councilmembers elected during the 2021 and 2023 City Council elections will serve two-year terms, with full four-year terms resuming after the 2025 New York City Council elections.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joann Ariola | 7,568 | ||
| Conservative | Joann Ariola | 1,414 | ||
| Total | Joann Ariola (incumbent) | 8,982 | 95.1 | |
| Write-in | 458 | 4.9 | ||
| Total votes | 9,440 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2021
In 2019, voters in New York City approved Ballot Question 1, which implemented ranked-choice voting in all local elections. Under the new system, voters have the option to rank up to five candidates for every local office. Voters whose first-choice candidates fare poorly will have their votes redistributed to other candidates in their ranking until one candidate surpasses the 50 percent threshold. If one candidate surpasses 50 percent in first-choice votes, then ranked-choice tabulations will not occur.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Maximum round |
Maximum votes |
Share in maximum round |
Maximum votes First round votes Transfer votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Felicia Singh | 3 | 4,686 | 52.5% |
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| Democratic | Mike Scala | 3 | 4,248 | 47.5% |
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| Democratic | Helal Sheikh | 2 | 1,100 | 10.8% |
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| Democratic | Bella Matias | 2 | 817 | 8.0% |
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| Democratic | Kaled Alamarie | 2 | 702 | 6.9% |
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| Democratic | Shaeleigh Severino | 2 | 261 | 2.6% |
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| Write-in | 1 | 163 | 1.6% |
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An interactive map of District 32
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Joann Ariola | 2,378 | 82.0 | |
| Republican | Steve Sirgiovanni | 494 | 17.0 | |
| Write-in | 28 | 1.0 | ||
| Total votes | 2,900 | 100 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Joann Ariola | 15,216 | ||
| Conservative | Joann Ariola | 1,694 | ||
| Total | Joann Ariola | 16,910 | 66.2 | |
| Democratic | Felicia Singh | 8,322 | 32.6 | |
| Community First | Kenichi Wilson | 283 | 1.1 | |
| Write-in | 40 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 25,555 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Endorsements
Joann Ariola (R)
- U.S. Representatives
- Nicole Malliotakis, US Representative from New York's 11th congressional district (2021–present), former NY State Assemblymember for the 64th district (2013–2020) and the 60th district (2011–2012), and nominee for mayor in 2017[13]
- State Legislators
- Phil Goldfeder, Former Member of the New York State Assembly from the 23rd district (Democratic)[14]
- Local Officials
- Eric Ulrich, Member of the New York City Council from the 32nd district[15]
- Robert Holden, Member of the New York City Council from the 30th district (Democratic)[16]
- Danny Ruscillo, NYPD Community Parter for the 100th Precinct[17]
- Joe Fox, Former Chief of Transit for the NYPD[18]
- Augustus Agate, Former New York Supreme Court 11th Judicial District (Democratic)[19]
- Romeo Hitlall, President of the Richmond Hill-South Ozone Park Lions Club (Democratic)[19]
- Labor Unions
- Police Benevolent Association[20]
- NYC District Council of Carpenters[15]
- Sergeants Benevolent Association[21]
- Lieutenants Benevolent Association[22]
- Correction Officers' Benevolent Association[21]
- New York State Supreme Court Officers’ Association[21]
- New York State Court Officers’ Association[21]
- LIUNA NY[23]
- Uniformed Firefighters Association[24]
- Teamsters Local 814[22]
- N.Y.C. District Council of Carpenters[25]
- Uniformed Sanitationmen's Association - Local 831[22]
- Steamfitters - Local 638[22]
- Plumbers - Local 1[22]
- Detectives' Endowment Association[22]
- International Union of Operating Engineers[22]
- Individuals
- Patrick Lynch, President of the Police Benevolent Association[26]
- Organizations
- Sant Baba Prem Singh Sikh Cultural Society of New York[27]
- Newspapers
- Queens Chronicle[28]
- New York Daily News[29]
- New York Post[30]
- Leader–Observer[31]
- The Wave[32]
Felicia Singh (D)
- U.S. Senators
- Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader and U.S. Senator from New York[33]
- Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator from New York
- U.S. Representatives
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 14th district[34]
- State Officials
- Kathy Hochul, 57th Governor of New York[35]
- Letitia James, Attorney General of New York[36]
- State Legislators
- Catalina Cruz, Member of the New York State Assembly from the 39th district[37]
- Jessica Ramos, Member of the New York State Senate from the 13th district[38]
- Andrew Hevesi, Member of the New York State Assembly from the 28th district
- Khaleel Anderson, Member of the New York State Assembly from the 31st district
- Local Officials
- Donovan Richards, Queens Borough President[39]
- Jumaane Williams, New York City Public Advocate
- Selvena Brooks-Powers, New York City Councilmember from the 31st district
- Ravinder Bhalla, mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey, and New Jersey's first Sikh mayor[40]
- Costa Constantinides, former NYC councilman from the 22nd district[41]
- Organizations
- Working Families Party[41]
- Sunrise Movement[41]
- Our Revolution[41]
- Courage to Change[41]
- Run for Something[42]
- Citizen Action of New York[43]
- New York Communities for Change[44]
- Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City[45]
- Working Families Party[46][47]
- The Jewish Vote
- Labor unions
- Individuals
- Zephyr Teachout, attorney and political candidate[41]
- Newspapers
2017
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Mike Scala | 2,319 | 43.6 | |
| Democratic | Helal Sheikh | 1,587 | 29.9 | |
| Democratic | William Ruiz | 1,329 | 25.0 | |
| Write-in | 78 | 1.5 | ||
| Total votes | 5,313 | 100 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Eric Ulrich | 12,607 | ||
| Conservative | Eric Ulrich | 2,037 | ||
| Independence | Eric Ulrich | 624 | ||
| Reform | Eric Ulrich | 162 | ||
| Total | Eric Ulrich (incumbent) | 15,430 | 65.6 | |
| Democratic | Mike Scala | 8,037 | 34.2 | |
| Write-in | 40 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 23,507 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2013
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Lew Simon | 4,135 | 65.7 | |
| Democratic | William Ruiz | 2,158 | 34.3 | |
| Write-in | 3 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 6,296 | 100 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Eric Ulrich | 8,512 | ||
| Conservative | Eric Ulrich | 1,478 | ||
| Independence | Eric Ulrich | 498 | ||
| Total | Eric Ulrich (incumbent) | 10,488 | 53.6 | |
| Democratic | Lew Simon | 9,080 | 46.4 | |
| Write-in | 13 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 19,581 | 100 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2009 general
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eric Ulrich | 9,829 | ||
| Independence | Eric Ulrich | 1,280 | ||
| Conservative | Eric Ulrich | 1,260 | ||
| Total | Eric Ulrich (incumbent) | 12,369 | 58.7 | |
| Democratic | Frank Gulluscio | 8,246 | ||
| Working Families | Frank Gulluscio | 441 | ||
| Total | Frank Gulluscio | 8,687 | 41.3 | |
| Write-in | 0 | 0.0 | ||
| Total votes | 21,056 | 100 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2009 special
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People First | Eric Ulrich | 3,549 | 44.5 | |
| Good Government | Lew Simon | 2,555 | 32.1 | |
| Community First | Geraldine Chapey | 920 | 11.5 | |
| Voice of the People | Mike Riccato | 729 | 9.2 | |
| Write-in | Glenn Diresto | 183 | 2.3 | |
| Write-in | 31 | 0.4 | ||
| Total votes | 7,967 | 100 | ||
References
- ↑ "Census Demographics at the NYC City Council district (CNCLD) level". NYC Open Data. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ↑ "Council District Summary Report" (PDF). New York City Board of Elections. February 21, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ↑ "District 32 - Eric Ulrich". New York City Council. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ↑ "Council Members & Districts". New York City Council. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ↑ "NYC Boundaries Map". BetaNYC. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ↑ "General Election 2025 - Member of the City Council, 32nd Council District" (PDF). New York City Board of Elections. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ↑ Pazmino, Gloria (January 15, 2020). "Why the Census Means NYC Lawmakers Will Serve 2-Year Terms Instead of 4". www.ny1.com. New York 1. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
- ↑ "General Election 2021 - Member of the City Council, 32nd Council District" (PDF). New York City Board of Elections. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
- ↑ Rachel Holliday Smith (January 18, 2021). "How Does Ranked Choice Voting Work in New York City?". The City. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ↑ "2021 Primary Official Ranked Choice Rounds, DEM Council Member 32nd Council District" (PDF). New York City Board of Elections. July 20, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
- ↑ "2021 Primary Official Ranked Choice Rounds, REP Council Member 32nd Council District" (PDF). New York City Board of Elections. July 20, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
- ↑ "General Election 2021 - Member of the City Council, 32nd Council District" (PDF). New York City Board of Elections. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ↑ "Living and Leading in the district for decades!". Archived from the original on October 2, 2021.
- ↑ Goldfeder, Phil [@YPGoldfeder] (October 1, 2021). "In the aftermath of #Sandy, @Ariola2021 was on the front lines fighting for EVERY family who needed help! Her record of service speaks for itself and I'm excited to see what she will accomplish in the #NYCCouncil https://t.co/h3VXoTLTQr" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021 – via Twitter.
- 1 2 Ulrich, Eric [@eric_ulrich] (September 29, 2021). "Proud to join @CarpentersNyc in supporting my good friend @Ariola2021 for City Council 🙌🏼 https://t.co/ykIbIoZsOW" (Tweet). Archived from the original on September 29, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ↑ "Ariola's platform: 'common sense'". October 14, 2021.
- ↑ Ruscillo, Danny [@DannyRuscillo] (October 21, 2021). "@Ariola2021 You got my vote!!!!!" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 21, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ↑ "A Vote for Joann Ariola - the Wave". October 8, 2021.
- 1 2 Kerrigan, James [@JamesKerrigan19] (October 27, 2021). "https://t.co/E8oeuzGdur" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ↑ Ariola, Joann [@Ariola2021] (June 22, 2021). "I'm so proud to be the only candidate in this primary race endorsed by NY's law enforcement unions, including @NYCPBA. PBA President Patrick J. Lynch said, "Joann Ariola has committed to putting the safety of her constituents first. That's why we're proud to endorse her." https://t.co/IDLfk7iERa" (Tweet). Archived from the original on June 23, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021 – via Twitter.
- 1 2 3 4 "GOP County Chair vs Progressive Educator as Republicans Try to Hold Lone City Council Seat in Queens".
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Brand, David (January 27, 2021). "Joann Ariola for City Council - District 32". Joannariola.com. Archived from the original on November 1, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ↑ NYS Laborers PAC [@NYSLaborersPAC] (October 14, 2021). "We are proud to endorse @Ariola2021 for #NYC #CD32. She is the daughter of a union contractor & comes from a family with deep union-roots. She is the best candidate for our members. #LIUNA #UnionStrong @eric_ulrich Get Out & Vote: Tuesday, Nov. 2nd #GOTV https://t.co/68ZU9Y2xdQ" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 14, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ↑ Parry, Bill (October 12, 2021). "Uniformed Firefighters Association endorses Ariola for southern Queens City Council race –". Qns.com. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ↑ "Joann Ariola Endorsed by New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters - the Wave". October 2021.
- ↑ Ariola, Joann [@Ariola2021] (June 22, 2021). "I'm so proud to be the only candidate in this primary race endorsed by NY's law enforcement unions, including @NYCPBA. PBA President Patrick J. Lynch said, "Joann Ariola has committed to putting the safety of her constituents first. That's why we're proud to endorse her." https://t.co/IDLfk7iERa" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ↑ Ariola, Joann [@Ariola2021] (October 25, 2021). "I'm greatly honored to be endorsed by the Sant Baba Prem Singh Sikh Cultural Society of New York! Our vibrant Sikh community contributes so much to this district and I look forward to representing all our neighborhoods as we push past this pandemic to brighter days, together! https://t.co/Rv7D2shhXw" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ↑ "Ariola for City Council". Queens Chronicle (endorsement). October 21, 2021. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ↑ "Ariola for Council: The Daily News endorses the best candidate for this Queens district". New York Daily News (endorsement). October 23, 2021. Archived from the original on October 25, 2021.
- ↑ "More Post endorsements for NYC elections, 2021". New York Post (endorsement). October 23, 2021. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021.
- ↑ "Ariola right choice for D32". Leader–Observer. October 26, 2021. Archived from the original on October 29, 2021.
- ↑ "Editorial: Rockaway Needs A Voice". The Wave (endorsement). October 29, 2021. Archived from the original on October 30, 2021.
- ↑ Singh, Felicia [@FSingh_NYC] (September 12, 2021). "I had an amazing time talking to @SenSchumer at Cross Bay Diner. This used to be his Congressional district! We talked about the history of District 32, the struggle taxi-drivers are facing and how important it is to support them and their families. Thank you for your leadership. https://t.co/WYl6liFF5J" (Tweet). Archived from the original on September 12, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ↑ Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [@AOC] (June 22, 2021). "Good morning 🌞 Today's the day, NYC! 🗳 Make sure you head to the polls TODAY to help select our city's next mayor, city council, comptroller, and public advocate! Here are our recommendations (thread) & confirm your polling location at https://t.co/aFRojdowFp: https://t.co/rQarrPNPk3" (Tweet). Archived from the original on July 11, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ↑ Castillo, Rapi [@pikittakbo] (October 30, 2021). "When was the last time the Dem nominee for South Queens city council brought the Governor and Majority Leader to the peninsula? https://t.co/MUMqsDB2pc" (Tweet). Archived from the original on October 30, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ↑ @jessicaramos (November 2, 2021). "#District32 is ready for change! @FSingh_NYC has the courage to lead & will take her love for the district that rai…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ "Queens Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz Endorses Felicia Singh | the Wave". October 2021.
- ↑ Ramos, Jessica [@jessicaramos] (May 30, 2021). "I am proud to endorse @FSingh_NYC for City Council! Felicia will be a powerful voice in the NYC Council and a valuable ally in the fight for the rights of immigrants, taxi drivers & working class people in District 32. Vote for Felicia Singh on June 22nd! https://t.co/4RbZXVqvx9" (Tweet). Archived from the original on May 30, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ↑ Parry, Bill (August 18, 2021). "Richards endorses Felicia Singh in three-way Council race in south Queens –". Qns.com. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ↑ "Mayor Ravi Bhalla endorses Felicia Singh for District 32 City Council seat". The South Asian Times. October 14, 2021. Archived from the original on October 15, 2021.
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- ↑ "SDNYC Endorsement Announcement!". Stonewall Democrats of New York City. April 22, 2021.
- ↑ "New York – Working Families Party". New York – Working Families Party.
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