Position Sought
New York City Council, District 3
Current Position
New York City Council, District 3
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Location
New York, New York
Date of Primary Election
June 24, 2025
Primary Election Donation Limit
$1,050
Date of General Election
November 4, 2025
General Election Donation Limit
$1,050
Race/Ethnicity
White/Caucasian
Gender Identity
Cisgender Man
Sexual Orientation
Gay
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Connect with Erik Bottcher
Erik will continue to be an important voice for equality on the New York City Council!
Biography
Erik Bottcher currently serves as NYC Council Member for the 3rd Council District, which includes the West Village, Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen and Times Square. He is a co-chair of the Manhattan Delegation and the LGBTQIA+ Caucus. A dedicated advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, Bottcher has spent his career fighting for equality, inclusion, and protections for queer communities. Before joining the City Council, he served as an activist and leader in efforts such as the fight for marriage equality in New York State.
A champion for mental health care, homelessness prevention, and expanded healthcare access, Bottcher has prioritized policies that uplift the city’s most vulnerable residents. In addition to his policy work, Bottcher has stood up to right-wing extremists who have targeted LGBTQ+ spaces and events in New York City. As an openly gay elected official, he continues to push for a more inclusive and equitable city, ensuring that LGBTQ+ voices are not only heard but protected from those who seek to silence them.