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Clifford Hagen
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Clifford Hagen (Democratic Party) is running for election to the New York City Council to represent District 51. Hagen is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. The Democratic primary for this office on June 24, 2025, was canceled.
Hagen (Common Ground Party) also ran in a special election to the New York City Council to represent District 51. Hagen lost in the special general election on April 29, 2025.
Elections
Regular election
See also: City elections in New York, New York (2025)
General election
General election for New York City Council District 51
Incumbent Frank Morano, Clifford Hagen, and John Buthorn are running in the general election for New York City Council District 51 on November 4, 2025.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 51
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Clifford Hagen in round 1 .
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for New York City Council District 51
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Frank Morano in round 1 .
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Total votes: 4,048 |
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Special election
See also: City elections in New York, New York (2025)
General election
General election for New York City Council District 51
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Frank Morano in round 1 .
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Total votes: 9,591 |
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hagen in this election.
Campaign themes
2025
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2025 Elections
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