2025 New York City mayoral election explained

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

The 2025 New York City mayoral election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent mayor Eric Adams is running for re-election to a second term.

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.[1] [2] Adams has also received criticism for his handling of the migrant housing crisis,[3] the FBI investigation into his 2021 campaign,[4] and his support for zero tolerance policies against the homeless.[5] 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.[6] Due to Adams' unpopularity, speculation has arisen about the potential for a left-wing primary challenger to his re-election bid.[7]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Formed exploratory committee

Publicly expressed interest

Potential

Declined

Polling

Eric Adams vs. Andrew Cuomo
Eric Adams vs. Brad Lander
Eric Adams vs. Jumaane Williams
Eric Adams vs. generic Democrat

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Publicly Expressed Interest

General election

Polling

Eric Adams vs. generic Republican

Notes

Partisan clients

Notes and References

  1. News: As Adams Toughens on Crime, Some Fear a Return to '90s Era Policing . Katie . Glueck . Ashley . Southall . . March 26, 2022 . March 29, 2024 .
  2. News: New data shows just how wrong Democrats are to embrace Eric Adams . Zeeshan . Aleem . . June 6, 2023 . March 29, 2024 .
  3. News: Eric Adams' dire migrant messaging threatening Dems in pivotal election year . Emily . Ngo . Janaki . Chadha . . January 8, 2024 . March 29, 2024 .
  4. Web site: F.B.I. Examining Whether Adams Cleared Red Tape for Turkish Government . November 12, 2023 . Rashbaum . William . Rubinstein . Dana . Rothfeld . Michael . . November 10, 2023 . November 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231112141543/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/12/nyregion/eric-adams-investigation-turkey-consulate.html . live .
  5. Web site: Kramer . Marcia . Bauman . Ali . Dias . John . Mayor Adams faces pushback from advocates for homeless after unveiling next phase of subway safety plan . . March 25, 2022 . February 18, 2022.
  6. Web site: 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 . December 6, 2023 . March 29, 2024 .
  7. News: Who Will Challenge Eric Adams for Mayor? An Early Guide . Katie . Honan . . November 10, 2023 . March 29, 2024 .
  8. Web site: Real estate executives flood Adams' 2025 reelection account. Here's who contributed.. Goldenberg. Sally. July 17, 2022. May 18, 2023. Politico.
  9. 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.
  10. Web site: Second Democrat Emerges to Cloud Mayor Adams's Path to Re-Election. Mays. Fitzsimmons. Jeffery. Emma. May 8, 2024. May 8, 2024. New York Times.
  11. News: Fandos . Nicholas . January 18, 2024 . With Adams Vulnerable, Scott Stringer Explores Run for N.Y.C. Mayor . January 18, 2024 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  12. Web site: Adams is the talk of Somos — even though he isn't there. Coltin. Jeff. November 9, 2023. November 9, 2023. Politico.
  13. Web site: Eric Adams's Stumbles Could Give Andrew Cuomo an Opening. Smith. Chris. November 15, 2023. November 16, 2023. Vanity Fair.
  14. Web site: Cuomo weighs run for NYC mayor amid Adams' woes. Coltin. Reisman. Jeff. Nick. November 21, 2023. November 21, 2023. Politico.
  15. Web site: NYC Mayor's Woes Are So Bad Even Andrew Cuomo Is Eyeing Run. Nahmias. Foxman. Williams. Laura. Simone. Zach. November 30, 2023. November 30, 2023. Bloomberg News.
  16. Web site: DSA Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani is considering a run for NYC mayor. Sterne. Peter. July 16, 2024. July 16, 2024. City & State.
  17. News: Christine Quinn ponders mayoral run . Reisman, Nick . Coltin, Jeff . Ngo, Emily . . July 2, 2024 . July 2, 2024.
  18. Web site: Somos speculation. Coltin. Reisman. Ngo. Jeff. Nick. Emily. November 13, 2023. November 13, 2023. Politico.
  19. Web site: January 18, 2024 . A Democratic mainstay is set to run against Eric Adams . January 18, 2024 . POLITICO . en . Ngo, Emily.
  20. Web site: NYC progressives fear 'total failure to coalesce' around mayoral primary challenge. Coltin. Jeff. August 4, 2023. August 4, 2023. Politico.
  21. Web site: The Left Can't Find Anyone to Challenge Eric Adams. Max. Ben. October 30, 2023. October 30, 2023. New York.
  22. Web site: Justin Brannan jumps into NYC comptroller race. McDonough. Annie. August 14, 2024. August 15, 2024. City & State.
  23. Web site: Bowman rules out run for NYC mayor after weeks of speculation. Gartland. Michael. August 8, 2023. August 8, 2023. New York Daily News.
  24. Web site: Mark Levine officially sets sights on city comptroller race . August 9, 2024 . August 13, 2024 . . Mena, Kelly . en.
  25. Web site: Sliwa threatens to shut down Staten Island bridges over migrant shelter — says he'll run for mayor again. Vago. Griffin. Steven. Allie. September 6, 2023. New York Post.
  26. Web site: 2024-04-24 . Bannon's War Room . Rumble . en.
  27. Web site: 2024-06-24 . Junior's Restaurant owner Alan Rosen eyes run for NYC mayor after getting fed-up with crime and quality of life . New York Post . en.

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