Democrats take on Republicans in districts known to swing between the two parties. This article originally appeared in The City. By Marina Samuel Bronx Voice October 15, 2025 Follow @x NEW YORK - Of the 51 seats in New York City Council, 29 have challengers to incumbents on the ballot. But three of those races stand out: each has a Democrat on the ballot seeking to best a Republican in a district that swings both ways. Currently, six Republicans hold seats in the 51-member Council, each representing districts where voter frustration over public safety, affordability and quality-of-life issues has given the GOP its largest foothold since the Giuliani era. In these districts, local issues tend to outweigh party loyalty, making th...