Carl Wilson held a nearly 20% lead over Lindsey Boylan in the first round of a special election for a City Council seat on Manhattan's West Side. The race has been seen as a proxy battle in the ongoing power struggle between Mayor Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin. The final results will not be immediately released. The election comes amid a broader power struggle within City Hall, with Menin supporting Wilson, who had his ex-boss's blessing in the race. The District 3 seat includes the West Village, Chelsea, and Hell's Kitchen.