2025 New York City mayoral election
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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 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
- Eric Adams, incumbent mayor[8]
Formed exploratory committee
- Scott Stringer, former New York City Comptroller (2014–2020), former state assemblymember from the 67th district (1993–2005), and candidate for mayor in 2021 (decision expected in second half of 2024)[9]
Publicly expressed interest
- Diana Ayala, Deputy Speaker of the New York City Council (2022–present) from the 8th district (2018–present)[10]
- Andrew Cuomo, former Governor of New York (2011–2021)[11][12]
- Kathryn Garcia, New York State Director of Operations (2021–present), former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation (2014–2020), and candidate for mayor in 2021[13][14]
- Zellnor Myrie, state senator from the 20th district (2019–present)[13][10]
- Jessica Ramos, state senator from the 13th district (2019–present)[13][10]
Potential
- Michael Blake, former state assemblymember from the 79th district (2015–2021), former vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (2017–2021), candidate for Public Advocate in 2019, and candidate for New York's 15th congressional district in 2020[15][16]
- Justin Brannan, city councilor from the 43rd district (2018–present)[15]
- Vanessa Gibson, Bronx Borough President (2022–present) and former state assemblymember from the 77th district (2009–2013)[17]
- Jessica González-Rojas, state assemblymember from the 34th district (2021–present)[17]
- Jennifer Jones Austin, lawyer and nonprofit CEO[15]
- Brad Lander, New York City Comptroller (2022–present)[13]
- Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President (2020–present)[17]
- John Liu, state senator from the 16th district (2019–present), former New York City Comptroller (2010–2013), and candidate for mayor in 2013[13]
- Zohran Mamdani, state assemblymember from the 36th district (2021–present)[17]
- Donovan Richards, Queens Borough President (2020–present)[17]
- Carlina Rivera, city councilor from the 2nd district (2018–present) and candidate for New York's 10th congressional district in 2022[13]
Declined
- Jamaal Bowman, U.S. Representative from New York's 16th congressional district (2021–present)[18][19]
- Yuh-Line Niou, former state assemblymember from the 65th district (2017–2022) and candidate for New York's 10th congressional district in 2022[17]
- Christine Quinn, former Speaker of the New York City Council (2006–2013) from the 3rd district (1999–2013) and candidate for mayor in 2013[20]
- Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn Borough President (2022–present)[13]
- Jumaane Williams, New York City Public Advocate (2019–present), candidate for lieutenant governor in 2018, and candidate for governor in 2022[18] (running for re-election)[13]
Polling
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
Candidates
Declared
- Curtis Sliwa, founder and CEO of Guardian Angels, radio talk show host, and nominee for mayor in 2021[21]
Publicly Expressed Interest
- John Catsimatidis, businessman, radio talk show host, and candidate for mayor in 2013.[22]
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) | May 2–8, 2023 | 1,500 (RV) | ± 2.5% | 53% | 20% | 27% |
Notes
- Partisan clients
- ^ This poll was sponsored by Save the Senate, which supports Sliwa
References
- ^ Glueck, Katie; Southall, Ashley (March 26, 2022). "As Adams Toughens on Crime, Some Fear a Return to '90s Era Policing". The New York Times. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ Aleem, Zeeshan (June 6, 2023). "New data shows just how wrong Democrats are to embrace Eric Adams". NBC News. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ Ngo, Emily; Chadha, Janaki (January 8, 2024). "Eric Adams' dire migrant messaging threatening Dems in pivotal election year". Politico. 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. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ Honan, Katie (November 10, 2023). "Who Will Challenge Eric Adams for Mayor? An Early Guide". The City. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ Goldenberg, Sally (July 17, 2022). "Real estate executives flood Adams' 2025 reelection account. Here's who contributed". Politico. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ Fandos, Nicholas (January 18, 2024). "With Adams Vulnerable, Scott Stringer Explores Run for N.Y.C. Mayor". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c Coltin, Jeff (November 9, 2023). "Adams is the talk of Somos — even though he isn't there". Politico. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ^ Smith, Chris (November 15, 2023). "Eric Adams's Stumbles Could Give Andrew Cuomo an Opening". Vanity Fair. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ Coltin, Jeff; Reisman, Nick (November 21, 2023). "Cuomo weighs run for NYC mayor amid Adams' woes". Politico. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Max, Ben (October 30, 2023). "The Left Can't Find Anyone to Challenge Eric Adams". New York. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Nahmias, Laura; Foxman, Simone; Williams, Zach (November 30, 2023). "NYC Mayor's Woes Are So Bad Even Andrew Cuomo Is Eyeing Run". Bloomberg News. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ a b c Coltin, Jeff; Reisman, Nick; Ngo, Emily (November 13, 2023). "Somos speculation". Politico. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ^ Ngo, Emily (January 18, 2024). "A Democratic mainstay is set to run against Eric Adams". POLITICO. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Coltin, Jeff (August 4, 2023). "NYC progressives fear 'total failure to coalesce' around mayoral primary challenge". Politico. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ a b Tarleton, John (May 12, 2023). "Fortune Favors the Bold: Which One of These Pols Might Challenge Adams in 2025?". The Indypendent. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ Gartland, Michael (August 8, 2023). "Bowman rules out run for NYC mayor after weeks of speculation". New York Daily News. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Barkan, Ross (September 18, 2023). "Commentary: Chris Quinn for Mayor?". City & State. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ Vago, Steven; Griffin, Allie (September 6, 2023). "Sliwa threatens to shut down Staten Island bridges over migrant shelter — says he'll run for mayor again". New York Post.
- ^ "Bannon's War Room". Rumble. 2024-04-24.