Elsie Encarnacion

Elsie R. Encarnacion is an American politician who has served on the New York City Council since 2026. A member of the Democratic Party, Encarnacion represents the 8th district.

Early life Encarnacion was born and raised in East Harlem, Manhattan, and is of Puerto Rican descent.

Career Encarnacion served on the Manhattan Community Board 11 and as a parent coordinator at a school in the Bronx. She joined city councilmember Melissa Mark-Viverito's office in 2006, where she met Diana Ayala and went on to serve as Ayala's chief of staff.

New York City Council With Ayala's support, Encarnacion filed to run for New York City Council's 8th district in 2025. She won the election.