All the essentials on offices, parties, candidates, districts, and voting logistics:
Key Dates & Deadlines
- General Election Day: November 4, 2025
- Early Voting: October 25 – November 2, 2025
- Mail Ballot Application Deadline: October 25 (online/mail), November 3 (in‑person) Who’s On The Ballot
- Polls Open (General and Primary): 6 AM – 9 PM NYS Board of Elections+New York State Board of Elections
- Primary Election: June 24, 2025; with early voting June 14–22 and registration deadlines June 14 New York State Board of Elections+11NYC Board of Elections+11NAACP New York State Conference+11
Offices on the Ballot
Mayor of New York City
Candidates as certified by the NYC Board of Elections:
- Zohran Mamdani (Democratic/Working Families Party nominee)
- Curtis Sliwa (Republican Party nominee)
- Eric Adams (Independent, formerly Democratic mayor)
- Andrew Cuomo (Independent, “Fight and Deliver” ballot line)
- Jim Walden (Independent) New York State Board of Elections+15Wikipedia+15NYC Votes+15
Public Advocate
- Jumaane Williams (Democratic/Working Families Party) – incumbent seeking re‑election
- Gonzalo Duran (Republican/Conservative Party) New York State Board of Elections
Borough President Elections (x5)
All five seats (Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island) are on the ballot. For instance:
- Manhattan: With Mark Levine vacating the post, declared Democratic candidates include Brad Hoylman‑Sigal, Keith Powers, and Calvin Sun; GOP may field Conservative line or minor candidates NYC Board of Elections
City Council
All 51 districts are on the ballot. Primaries were held June 24 with ranked-choice voting. The current balance is roughly 45 Democratic and 6 Republican incumbents; Republicans aim to expand to at least 26 for a majority
Manhattan District Attorney
- Incumbent Alvin Bragg (Democrat/Working Families) seeking re‑election
- Challenged by Maud Maron (Republican/Conservative)
District Structure & Enrollment Info
- City Council: 51 districts across Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island
- Voter enrollment data available by county, congressional, senate, assembly, and election district on NYS BOE site New York State Board of Elections New York State Board of Elections New York State Board of Elections
Official Voting Information
Voting Methods & ID
- Vote early in-person, by mail (absentee), or in-person on Election Day
- Identification only required for first-time registrants without ID at registration League of Women Voters NYCNew York State Board of Elections+2on.nyc.gov New York State Board of Elections+2
Mail Ballots
- Apply online/mail by October 25, in-person by November 3 NYC Votes League of Women Voters NYC
- Completed ballots must be received/delivered by Election Day 9 PM; in-person drop-off allowed on.nyc.gov NYS Board of Elections
Poll Sites & District Lookup
- Use NYC311 or the BOE’s Poll Site Locator to find your assigned early voting or Election Day location and view sample ballots for your district on.nyc.gov NYC Votes
✅ At-a‑Glance Summary Table
| Office | Major Candidates | Party Lines / Affiliations |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Zohran Mamdani, Curtis Sliwa, Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo, Jim Walden | Democratic/WFP, Republican, Independent lines |
| Public Advocate | Jumaane Williams (incumbent), Gonzalo Duran | Democratic/WFP, Republican/Conservative |
| Borough Presidents | Various candidates by borough | Primarily Democratic; GOP/Conservative lines where applicable |
| City Council (51 seats) | Multi‑party competition in each district | Primaries via ranked-choice, general across party lines |
| Manhattan DA | Alvin Bragg vs Maud Maron | Democratic/WFP vs Republican/Conservative |
Official Voter Action Checklist
- Register or update registration by: October 25, 2025 Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2on.nyc.gov+2Wikipedia
- Request a mail (absentee) ballot by: October 25 (online/mail), November 3 (in‑person)
- Vote in early voting anytime October 25–November 2; or vote on Election Day, November 4 (polls 6 AM–9 PM)
- Confirm your distict and poll site via NYC’s official Poll Site Locator; view your sample ballot
- Use the official NYC Votes voter guide launching in fall 2025 for detailed candidate info, proposals, and district lookup New York State Board of Electionson.nyc.gov
This single-page guide compiles all verified, official data on the 2025 NYC General Election—covering candidates, offices, voting schedules, districts, and procedural essentials.
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