The revelation came as a surprise to some political observers, who
expected nonpartisan special elections to fill the seats vacated by Mr. Ignizio and Queens Councilman Mark Weprin.
Not exact matches
City Council
special elections are
nonpartisan, but the Queens Democratic Party is
expected to play a significant role in the race.
A couple of soon - to - be-vacant districts in Staten Island and Queens will not host
nonpartisan special elections as many
expected because the two councilman don't plan to resign by June 11.