# New Yorkers Confused by Swiftie Council Candidate

> New York City Council candidate Haris Bhatti claims to have 'prayed to be Taylor Swift’s husband' in his election mailer.
- Title: New Yorkers Confused by Swiftie Council Candidate | Shortify
- Summary: New York City Council candidate Haris Bhatti claims to have 'prayed to be Taylor Swift’s husband' in his election mailer. Haris Bhatti, a Cornell graduate…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/16/us-news/nyers-perplexed-by-voting-mailer-touting-candidate-who-prayed-to-be-taylor-swifts-husband
- Published: 2026-10-16T17:14:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: haris bhatti, taylor swift, new york city council, district 3, nyc votes, council election, swiftie, news, entertainment
## New Yorkers perplexed
New Yorkers are puzzled by a City Council candidate who branded himself a 'jealous Swiftie' who 'prayed to be Taylor Swift’s husband' in an official election mailer.

> I’m a jealous Swiftie who prayed to be Taylor Swift’s husband
## Bhatti’s campaign claim
Haris Bhatti, a Cornell University graduate who ran for Congress in 2016, said Taylor Swift inspired him to run for City Council.
## Bhatti’s platform
Bhatti’s platform includes banning smoking, vaping, gambling, and 9/11 conspiracy theories while touting student debt fixes.
## Voter reaction
X users called Bhatti’s Swiftie claim 'hilarious' and questioned if his political platform exists in a single person.
## Bhatti’s campaign status
Bhatti raised over $15,000 for his campaign and got enough signatures to run in the November 3 general election.
## What happens next
Bhatti is the only council candidate challenging an incumbent in the November 3 election, making it the only race some voters saw in their mailers.
## Key takeaway

Haris Bhatti, a Cornell graduate running for NYC Council, branded himself a 'jealous Swiftie' who 'prayed to be Taylor Swift’s husband' in his campaign mailer.