Kayla Santosuosso Wins Southern Brooklyn City Council Race
Kayla Santosuosso has been elected to represent District 38 in the New York City Council, winning the race in southern Brooklyn yesterday, November 4, 2025.
Santosuosso secured the victory in a district encompassing Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, and Bath Beach. The election results mark a shift in representation for the area, which has seen increasing focus on issues like affordable housing and public safety. She defeated Republican challenger, John Quaglione, after a closely watched campaign.
“I am incredibly honored and humbled by the trust the residents of District 38 have placed in me,” Santosuosso said in a statement released this morning. “I am eager to get to work addressing the challenges facing our community and building a brighter future for all.” The win is particularly notable as Santosuosso is a former aide to current Councilmember Justin Brannan, signaling a continuation of some local priorities while also bringing fresh perspectives.
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Santosuosso is expected to be sworn into office in January and will begin working with the Council on the city’s budget and legislative agenda.
