Layla Law-Gisiko (above center), who is running for City Council District 3, has survived a technical challenge to her ballot line that would have kicked her out of the race.
Layla Law-Gisiko (above center), who is running for City Council District 3, has survived a technical challenge to her ballot line that would have kicked her out of the race. ( Photo: Layla Law-Gisiko, Instagram)

A supporter of Lindsay Boylan, Law-Gisiko’s opponent in the race to replace Erik Bottcher in City Council District 3, nearly derailed the community activist’s campaign via a technical challenge to her “Affordable NYC” ballot name. The Board of Elections demanded that Boylan change her ballot name instead.

Council District 3 Race Update: Law-Gisiko Survives Ballot Challenge

14 Mar 2026 | 12:25
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An attempt to knock Layla Law-Gisiko off the ballot in the special election race for City Council District 3 has been denied by the NYC Board of Elections, although three less high-profile candidates were also banned from competing further after not collecting enough signatures.

The challenge was filed...

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