2025 New York City Comptroller election explained

Election Name:	2025 New York City Comptroller election
Country:	New York City
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	yes
Previous Election:	2021 New York City Comptroller election
Previous Year:	2021
Next Election:	2029 New York City Comptroller election
Next Year:	2029
Election Date:	November 4, 2025
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Comptroller
Before Election:	Brad Lander
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

The 2025 New York City Comptroller election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is eligible for a second term, but is retiring to run for Mayor of New York City.^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Justin Brannan, city councilor from the 47th district (2018–present)^[2]
• Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President (2020–present)^[3]
• Ismael Malave, analyst^[4]
• Terrell Miller, candidate for New York City's 31st City Council district in 2021^[4]
• Jenifer Rajkumar, state assemblymember from the 38th district (2021–present)^[5]

Declined

• Brad Lander, incumbent comptroller (running for mayor)^[1]
• Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn Borough President (2022–present) (running for re-election)^[3]

Notes and References

1. News: Fitzsimmons . Emma . 2024-07-30 . Brad Lander, New York City's Comptroller, Will Run Against Mayor Adams . 2024-07-30 . . en-US . 0362-4331.
2. Web site: Justin Brannan jumps into NYC comptroller race. McDonough. Annie. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. City & State.
3. Web site: Mark Levine officially sets sights on city comptroller race . August 9, 2024 . August 13, 2024 . . Mena, Kelly . en.
4. Web site: Who could run for comptroller in 2025?. McDonough. Annie. July 30, 2024. July 30, 2024. City & State.
5. Web site: July 8, 2024 . Queens Assemblywoman explores run for city comptroller . July 9, 2024 . NY1.