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Edafe Okporo
Edafe Okporo (West Side United Party) is running for election to the New York City Council to represent District 7. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 24, 2025.
Okporo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Edafe Okporo was born in Warri, Nigeria. He earned a bachelor's degree from Enugu State University of Science and Technology in 2014 and a graduate degree from New York University in 2022. His career experience includes working as a nonprofit executive account manager.[1]
Okporo has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Ipsos North America
- Talent Without Boundaries
- RDJ Refugee Shelter
- Hyacinth Foundation
- Eat OffBeat
Elections
2025
See also: City elections in New York, New York (2025)
General election
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for New York City Council District 7
Incumbent Shaun Abreu, Manual Williams, and Edafe Okporo are running in the general election for New York City Council District 7 on November 4, 2025.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 7
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Shaun Abreu in round 1 .
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Total votes: 33,217 |
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Republican primary election
Republican Primary for New York City Council District 7
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Manual Williams in round 1 .
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Working Families Party primary election
Working Families Primary for New York City Council District 7
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Shaun Abreu in round 1 .
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Edafe Okporo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Okporo's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Constituent Services: The top priority for District 7 is ensuring robust constituent services. Residents should feel empowered to voice concerns and feel heard by their local representative. As a community, we need to establish effective channels to communicate with our City Councilperson, fostering a responsive and supportive environment.
- Housing: I see housing as a human right and identify housing affordability as the root cause of homelessness and mental health crises. I advocate for a shift from criminalizing homelessness to finding compassionate solutions that ensure stable homes, enhance public safety, and maintain affordability.
Addressing homelessness is a critical aspect of community development. To combat street homelessness, we must advocate for deeply affordable housing options, including initiatives by NYCHA and HDFC. Additionally, we need to confront the challenges posed by Columbia University's real estate arm. A proactive and assertive stance is required to protect the community's interests and social housing.
- Health Equity, Community Wellbeing and Mental Health Services: Securing funding for non-profit organizations providing health care and mental health services is essential. These services are vital for maintaining the well-being of our residents, and as a community. Moreover, a committee dedicated to animal welfare will ensure that our furry friends receive the care and attention they deserve.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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