New York City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Haris Bhatti
Candidate for City Council District 3
Haris Bhatti is running for New York City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Carl Wilson.
Last day to update your address for the general election · Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Cornell University graduate. His campaign site says he has worked with members of the State Assembly and Senate on Election Law legislation.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Haris Bhatti (independent line)
- Campaign website
- harisfornewyork.com
The Board of Elections' contest list shows two candidates for District 3: Carl Wilson (Democratic) and Haris Bhatti (Haris Bhatti line). NYC Board of Elections · Sep 11, 2026
Where Haris Bhatti stands: positions on the record
Building emissions1 sourced position
Lists "Repealing Local Law 97" among the policy positions on his campaign site.
Own statementHaris Bhatti campaign site
Libraries1 sourced position
Lists "Fully Fund NYPL, Brooklyn & Queens Libraries" among the policy positions on his campaign site.
Own statementHaris Bhatti campaign site
Platform1 sourced position
His campaign site says he is running as an independent and champions universal healthcare, a free Kashmir and a free Palestine, and support for arts and culture.
“His campaign champions universal healthcare, a free Kashmir alongside a free Palestine, and stronger support for New York’s vibrant arts and culture.”
Own statementHaris Bhatti campaign site
Public health1 sourced position
Lists bans on tobacco and vaping among the policy positions on his campaign site.
Own statementHaris Bhatti campaign site
Gambling1 sourced position
Lists a ban on gambling and casinos among the policy positions on his campaign site.
Own statementHaris Bhatti campaign site
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for U.S. House (New York's 6th District) in 2016 on the Haris Bhatti line (lost).
Own statementNYC Board of Elections · Dec 7, 2016
Also running for City Council District 3
- Carl Wilson (incumbent)
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