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Anthony Weiner Trails in Manhattan Council Primary as Epstein Takes Lead

The ex-congressman’s recovery-focused bid struggles to gain traction against a field of Democratic contenders in District 2

Anthony Weiner waits outside a residence while campaigning for a seat on the New York City, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
Anthony Weiner takes a break while campaigning for a seat on the New York City Council at building in the Lower East Side, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
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Overview

  • Anthony Weiner resigned from Congress in 2011 after sexting scandals and served 21 months in prison for sending explicit messages to a minor.
  • Early returns from Tuesday’s Democratic primary place him in a distant fourth with nearly 90% of ballots counted and a roughly 7,000-vote gap behind front-runner Harvey Epstein.
  • State Assemblyman Harvey Epstein benefits from endorsements by prominent Democrats and heightened recognition after a Saturday Night Live sketch spoofed his name.
  • Weiner has built his campaign on accepting responsibility for past misconduct, emphasizing his recovery from sex addiction and advocating for moderate policies like increased police presence and higher taxes on the wealthy.
  • The contest to replace term-limited councilmember Carlina Rivera also features Sarah Batchu, Andrea Gordillo and Allie Ryan vying for votes in the East Village to Kips Bay district.