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2025 New York City mayoral election

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2025 New York City mayoral election

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Party Democratic Republican

Incumbent Mayor

Eric Adams
Democratic



An upcoming election for the mayor of New York City is scheduled to be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent mayor Eric Adams is running for re-election to a second term. He was indicted on federal corruption charges in September 2024, and has faced calls to resign from office.

Background

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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] An early October 2024 poll conducted by Marist College found his approval rating to be just 26%, and that 69% thought he should resign.[7] Due to Adams' unpopularity, speculation has arisen about the potential for a left-wing primary challenger to his re-election bid.[8]

On September 25, 2024, following a series of criminal investigations into his administration, Adams was indicted on federal bribery, fraud, and conspiracy charges.[9] 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.[10][11][12]

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Declared

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Democratic primary candidates
Candidate Experience Announced Ref

Eric Adams
110th Mayor of New York City (2022–present)
Brooklyn Borough President (2014–2021)
NY State Senator from the 20th district (2007–2013)

[data missing]
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Brad Lander
New York City Comptroller (2022–present)
City councilor from the 39th district (2010–2021)

July 30, 2024
Website
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Zohran Mamdani
NY Assemblymember from the 36th district (2021–present)
October 22, 2024
Website
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Zellnor Myrie
NY State Senator from the 20th district (2019–present) May 8, 2024
Website
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Jessica Ramos
NY State Senator from the 13th district (2019–present) September 13, 2024
Website
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Scott Stringer
New York City Comptroller (2014–2021)
Manhattan Borough President (2006–2013)
NY State Assemblyman from the 67th district (1993–2005)
January 18, 2024
Website
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Publicly expressed interest

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Potential

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Declined

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Endorsements

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Zohran Mamdani

Polling

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Hypothetical polling
Eric Adams vs. Andrew Cuomo
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Eric
Adams
Andrew
Cuomo
Undecided
American Pulse & Research Polling (R)[A] November 30 – December 1, 2023 417 (V) ± 4.8% 24% 44% 32%
Eric Adams vs. Brad Lander
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Eric
Adams
Brad
Lander
Undecided
Slingshot Strategies (D) 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) 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) May 2–8, 2023 930 (RV) ± 2.5% 42% 38% 20%

Republican primary

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Candidates

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Declared

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Publicly expressed interest

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Potential

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Independents

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Candidates

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Declared

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General election

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Polling

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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) May 2–8, 2023 1,500 (RV) ± 2.5% 53% 20% 27%

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
Partisan clients
  1. ^ This poll was sponsored by Save the Senate, which supports Sliwa

References

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