2025 New York City mayoral election
2025 New York City mayoral election
The 2025 New York City mayoral election will be held on November 4, 2025, to elect the mayor of New York City . Incumbent Democratic mayor Eric Adams is running for re-election to a second term in office. He was indicted on federal corruption charges in September 2024 and has faced calls to resign from office.
Primary elections are scheduled to be held on June 24, 2025, with the early voting period beginning ten days prior. In New York City, primaries are held using ranked-choice voting .[ 1]
Background
Eric Adams was elected mayor of New York City in 2021 , narrowly emerging from a contested primary election and defeating Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa in the general election. Adams' tenure has been characterized by controversy, with the mayor supporting tough-on-crime policies such as the reintroduction of plainclothes police officers and increased policing in the city's subway system .[ 2] [ 3] Adams has also received criticism for his handling of the migrant housing crisis ,[ 4] the FBI investigation into his 2021 campaign ,[ 5] and his support for zero tolerance policies against the homeless .[ 6] A December 2023 poll published by Quinnipiac University Polling Institute showed Adams' approval rating at 28% among registered voters, the lowest approval of any mayor since the institution began polling in the city in 1996.[ 7] An early October 2024 poll conducted by Marist College found his approval rating to be just 26%, and that 69% thought he should resign.[ 8] Due to Adams' unpopularity, speculation has arisen about the potential for a left-wing primary challenger to his re-election bid.[ 9] As such, two assemblymembers, senators and comptrollers announced that they would run against Adams.
On September 25, 2024, following a series of criminal investigations into his administration, Adams was indicted on federal bribery, fraud, and conspiracy charges.[ 10] He is the first New York City mayor to be charged with crimes while in office, and has received several calls to resign before the end of his term.[ 11] [ 12] [ 13]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Publicly expressed interest
Declined
Endorsements
Brad Lander
State legislators
Local officials
Individuals
Labor unions
Zohran Mamdani
Labor unions
Organizations
Whitney Tilson
Executive branch officials
Individuals
Polling
Ranked-choice polls
First-past-the-post polls
Hypothetical polling
Eric Adams vs. Andrew Cuomo
Eric Adams vs. Brad Lander
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[ a]
Margin of error
Eric Adams
Brad Lander
Undecided
Slingshot Strategies (D)[ 42]
May 2–8, 2023
930 (RV)
± 2.5%
48%
17%
35%
Eric Adams vs. Jumaane Williams
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[ a]
Margin of error
Eric Adams
Jumaane Williams
Undecided
Slingshot Strategies (D)[ 42]
May 2–8, 2023
930 (RV)
± 2.5%
45%
25%
30%
Eric Adams vs. generic Democrat
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[ a]
Margin of error
Eric Adams
Generic Democrat
Undecided
Slingshot Strategies (D)[ 42]
May 2–8, 2023
930 (RV)
± 2.5%
42%
38%
20%
Republican primary
Darren Aquino
Candidates
Declared
Darren Aquino, nonprofit worker and candidate for FL-19 in 2020 [ 43]
David Rem, sanitation worker[ 44]
Publicly expressed interest
Potential
Third parties
Conservative Party
Declared
Conservative candidates
Candidate
Experience
Announced
Ref
Gonzalo Duran
Vice chair of the Bronx Conservative Party (2023–present) Nominee for NY-15 in 2024
November 28, 2024 Website
[ 48]
Independents
Declared
Endorsements
Jim Walden
Executive branch officials
State officials
Organizations
NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees[ 50]
General election
Polling
Hypothetical polling
Eric Adams vs. generic Republican
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[ a]
Margin of error
Eric Adams (D)
Generic Republican
Undecided
Slingshot Strategies (D)[ 42]
May 2–8, 2023
1,500 (RV)
± 2.5%
53%
20%
27%
Notes
^ a b c d e Key: A – all adults RV – registered voters LV – likely voters V – unclear
Partisan clients
^ a b Key: A – all adults RV – registered voters LV – likely voters V – unclear
^ This poll was sponsored by Save the Senate, which supports Sliwa
References
^ "Primary Election 2025" . New York City Board of Elections . Retrieved January 26, 2025 .
^ Glueck, Katie; Southall, Ashley (March 26, 2022). "As Adams Toughens on Crime, Some Fear a Return to '90s Era Policing" . The New York Times . Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024 .
^ Aleem, Zeeshan (June 6, 2023). "New data shows just how wrong Democrats are to embrace Eric Adams" . NBC News . Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024 .
^ Ngo, Emily; Chadha, Janaki (January 8, 2024). "Eric Adams' dire migrant messaging threatening Dems in pivotal election year" . Politico . Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024 .
^ Rashbaum, William; Rubinstein, Dana; Rothfeld, Michael (November 12, 2023). "F.B.I. Examining Whether Adams Cleared Red Tape for Turkish Government" . The New York Times . Archived from the original on November 12, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2023 .
^ Kramer, Marcia; Bauman, Ali; Dias, John (February 18, 2022). "Mayor Adams faces pushback from advocates for homeless after unveiling next phase of subway safety plan" . CBS . Retrieved March 25, 2022 .
^ "NYC Mayor Adams' Approval Sinks To Record Low, Under Fire On Several Fronts, Quinnipiac University New York City Poll Finds; Most Voters Worry Budget Cuts Will Affect Their Daily Lives" . poll.qu.edu . Quinnipiac University Polling Institute . December 6, 2023. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024 .
^ "The Indictment of Eric Adams, October 2024" . Marist College . October 4, 2024. Archived from the original on October 4, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024 .
^ Honan, Katie (November 10, 2023). "Who Will Challenge Eric Adams for Mayor? An Early Guide" . The City . Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024 .
^ Rashbaum, William; Rubinstein, Dana; Rothfeld, Michael; Haag, Matthew (September 25, 2024). "Eric Adams Is Indicted in New York" . The New York Times . Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 25, 2024 .
^ Honan, Katie; Smith, Greg B.; Hogan, Gwynne (September 25, 2024). "Mayor Eric Adams Indicted by Federal Prosecutors" . The City . Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 25, 2024 .
^ Ventura, Juliann (September 27, 2024). "Nadler calls for Eric Adams to resign" . The Hill . Archived from the original on September 28, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024 .
^ Shkurhan, Iryna (September 26, 2024). "Queens pols call on Adams to resign, others stay quiet after historic corruption charges" . QNS. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024 .
^ Fitzsimmons, Emma (September 25, 2024). "Who Is Running for New York City Mayor in the Democratic Primary?" . The New York Times . Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024 .
^ Fitzsimmons, Emma (November 24, 2024). "Former Obama Aide Enters the New York City Mayor's Race" . The New York Times . Archived from the original on November 25, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024 .
^ Fitzsimmons, Emma G. (July 30, 2024). "Brad Lander, New York City's Comptroller, Will Run Against Mayor Adams" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024 .
^ Kim, Elizabeth; Campbell, Jon (October 22, 2024). "State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani joins Adams' challengers for NYC mayor" . Gothamist . Retrieved October 24, 2024 .
^ Mays, Jeffery C.; Fitzsimmons, Emma G. (May 8, 2024). "Second Democrat Emerges to Challenge Mayor Adams's Path to Re-election" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024 .
^ Fitzsimmons, Emma G. (September 13, 2024). "Jessica Ramos Will Run for Mayor Against Eric Adams" . The New York Times . Archived from the original on September 14, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024 .
^ Hogan, Bernadette; Cuza, Bobby. "Scott Stringer explores another run for mayor in 2025" . NY1 . Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024 .
^ Herbst-Bayliss, Svea (November 26, 2024). "Former hedge fund manager Tilson enters race for New York City mayor" . Reuters .
^ Wong, Scott; Thorp, Frank (December 31, 2024). "Inside the most bizarre Congress in recent memory" . NBC News . Retrieved December 31, 2024 . Bowman said he is not ruling out running for political office in the future: 'U.S. Senate, yes, governor, yes, mayor, yes.'
^ Fandos, Nicholas; Oreskes, Benjamin (September 27, 2024). "As Adams's Fate Hangs in the Balance, Cuomo Waits in the Shadows" . The New York TImes . Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024 .
^ a b c d e f g Fitzsimmons, Emma G.; Fang, Alice (October 12, 2024). "How Eric Adams Could Leave Office, and Who Hopes to Succeed Him" . The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Archived from the original on November 7, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 2024 .
^ Coltin, Jeff; Reisman, Nick; Ngo, Emily; Beeferman, Jason (October 1, 2024). "Sharpton parties… and Adams prays" . Politico . Retrieved October 1, 2024 .
^ Reisman, Nick; Coltin, Jeff; Ngo, Emily (July 2, 2024). "Christine Quinn ponders mayoral run" . Politico . Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024 .
^ Sheehan, Kevin; Campanile, Carl; McCarthy, Craig; Troutman, Matt (November 25, 2024). "Rep. Ritchie Torres 'considering' run for governor as he turns up heat on Hochul — and doesn't rule out bid for NYC mayor" . New York Post . Retrieved November 27, 2024 .
^ Jeff Coltin [@JCColtin] (November 13, 2023). "Jennifer Jones Austin for mayor? Some folks have been asked her [sic ], but after Playbook ran this morning she shut it down" (Tweet ). Retrieved November 12, 2024 – via Twitter .
^ McDonough, Annie (August 14, 2024). "Justin Brannan jumps into NYC comptroller race" . City & State . Retrieved August 15, 2024 .
^ a b Coltin, Jeff (August 4, 2023). "NYC progressives fear 'total failure to coalesce' around mayoral primary challenge" . Politico . Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023 .
^ a b Mena, Kelly (August 9, 2024). "Mark Levine officially sets sights on city comptroller race" . Spectrum News . Archived from the original on August 14, 2024. Retrieved August 13, 2024 .
^ a b c d e f g h i Coltin, Jeff; Reisman, Nick; Ngo, Emily; Goldenberg, Sally (January 6, 2025). "Adams' reelection year starts now" . Politico . Retrieved January 11, 2025 .
^ "Cuomo dominates a mayoral field he hasn't yet entered, third-party poll finds" . POLITICO . January 13, 2025. Retrieved January 14, 2025 .
^ a b c Graugard, Catherine (December 4, 2024). "New York City Area CAP Council Endorses Three Pro-Labor Champions for Mayor: Brad Lander, Jessica Ramos, and Zohran Mamdani" . Retrieved December 4, 2024 .
^ Jewish Voice for Peace Action [@JvpAction] (October 23, 2024). "JVP Action is thrilled to endorse @ZohranKMamdani for Mayor of NYC" (Tweet ). Retrieved October 24, 2024 – via Twitter .
^ Coltin, Jeff; Ngo, Emily; Reisman, Nick (October 23, 2024). "Top socialists divided on Mamdani for mayor" . Politico . Retrieved November 30, 2024 . Zohran Mamdani is running for New York City mayor with the Democratic Socialists of America's endorsement.
^ "Coalition of Black amd Immigrant New Yorkers Endorse Zohran Mamdani for Mayor" . New York Communities for Change (Press release). October 23, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024 .
^ Freeman, Duncan (October 12, 2024). "Teamsters locals are first unions to endorse for mayor" . The Chief . Retrieved October 17, 2024 .
^ Gordon, Amanda (January 16, 2025). "Scaramucci, Ackman Donate to Whitney Tilson's NYC Mayoral Run" . Bloomberg News . Retrieved January 16, 2025 .
^ Nahmias, Laura; Gordon, Amanda (October 12, 2024). "Ackman Backs Ex-Hedge Fund Manager Tilson in NYC Mayoral Race" . Yahoo Finance . Retrieved January 14, 2025 .
^ American Pulse & Research Polling (R)
^ a b c d Slingshot Strategies (D)
^ Honan, Katie; Holliday Smith, Rachel; Borja, Ashley; Khan, Rachel (June 24, 2024). "Who Will Challenge Eric Adams for Mayor in 2025?" . The City . Archived from the original on November 17, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024 .
^ Fiallo, Josh (October 28, 2024). "Trump's 'Childhood Friend' Speaker Is a 60-Year-Old NYC MAGA Agitator" . The Daily Beast . Retrieved January 6, 2025 – via Yahoo News . Rem also said at his MSG rally that he next wanted to run for mayor of New York City
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^ Anuta, Joe (December 6, 2024). "Eric Adams doesn't rule out switch to the GOP: 'Cancel me' " . Politico . Retrieved December 14, 2024 .
^ Kosman, Josh; Campanile, Carl (November 3, 2024). "Rudy Giuliani exploring run for NYC mayor, sources say" . New York Post . Archived from the original on November 4, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024 .
^ a b c Frost, Mary (November 25, 2024). "Prominent lawyer Jim Walden declares run for mayor" . Brooklyn Eagle . Retrieved January 25, 2025 .
^ McDonough, Annie (January 7, 2025). "Endorsements in the 2025 New York City mayoral race" . City & State . Retrieved January 8, 2025 .
^ "Endorsements in the 2025 New York City mayoral race" . City & State NY . January 7, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2025 .
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