1989 New York City Council presidential election

1989 New York City Council presidential election

November 5, 1989
 
Nominee Andrew Stein Richard F. Birmginham Sr.
Party Democratic Conservative
Alliance Liberal
Popular vote 1,207,493 70,206
Percentage 92.6% 5.4%

President of the City Council before election

Andrew Stein
Democratic

Elected President of the City Council

Andrew Stein
Democratic

An election was held on November 5, 1989 to elect the President of the New York City Council. Democratic incumbent Andrew Stein was re-elected to a second term in office over token opposition in the Democratic primary and general election.

This was the final election for New York City Council President, as the office was split into the offices of New York City Public Advocate and Speaker of the New York City Council following the 1993 elections.