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As the race to succeed term-limited Adrienne Adams as City Council speaker warms up, some leading candidates have transferred tens of thousands of dollars in campaign funds to aid colleagues and to candidates running for open seats.

The donations offer a look into the politicking behind the scenes as contenders court their colleagues’ support ahead of the internal election in January 2026. And if recent history is any indicator, the biggest spender doesn’t necessarily win.

Upper East Side Councilmember Julie Menin leads the pack, with nearly $27,300 don

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