Gay NYC city council member Erik Bottcher joins Jack Schlossberg in packed race for Jerry Nadler’s House seat
His launch draws heavily on themes he shared in a recent interview with The Advocate.
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November 13, 2025
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His launch draws heavily on themes he shared in a recent interview with The Advocate.
In an interview with The Advocate, Bottcher says he’s stepping up as a new-generation leader and that “the gloves are off” in his challenge to Trump.
From a teen grappling mightily with his sexuality, Bottcher is now a ubiquitous presence in New York City.
It's not the first time LGBTQ+ have been attacked recently in the city.
Police made the arrest on Tuesday night.
Authorities said that they are investigating the fire as a possible hate crime.