1. NYC Board of Elections — “List of Candidates” Tool
- The NYCBOE provides a searchable interface and downloadable PDF showing every certified candidate for each office (Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough Presidents, City Council districts, District Attorneys, etc.) New York State Board of Elections+5NYC Board of Elections+5NYC Board of Elections+5NYC Board of Elections
- Navigate to the “List of Candidates” page and select 2025 General Election, then choose the relevant office or district for the full roster of names and party ballot lines.
2. Town/County BOE — “Who Filed” / Ballot Certifications
- The NYS Board of Elections offers a Public Reporting System for filings and certifications. It includes the official “Who Filed” listings and ballot certification documents for each election cycle New York State Board of Elections+1New York State Board of Elections+1
- These records contain the certified candidate lists submitted by parties and independent nominations for use in the general election.
3. NYCBOE Petition Notices & Certificates of Nomination
- Notices such as the Calendar for Certificates of Nomination and Commissioners’ Petition & Cover Sheet Review detail the official process and deadlines for independent candidates submitting nominating petitions — providing insight into certified participants Wikipedia+15NYC Board of Elections+15New York State Board of Elections+15NYC Board of Elections+2NYC Board of Elections+2NYC Board of Elections+2
✅ How to Locate Candidates for Each Office
| Step | What to Do |
|---|---|
| 1. Go to NYCBOE “List of Candidates” page | Choose 2025 General Election, then select your office or district to show certified candidates and ballot line names NYC Board of Elections+9publicreporting.elections.ny.gov+9NYC Board of Elections+9 |
| 2. Download or view certification PDFs | NYCBOE updates PDFs with finalized candidate lists shortly after petition certification (e.g. late May–June 2025). |
| 3. Refer to NYSBOE “Who Filed” and Ballot Certifications | These confirm which candidates were officially registered with the state BOE for the general election cycle New York State Board of ElectionsNew York State Board of Elections |
🔍 Example Offices Covered
- Mayor: Contains official certified candidates such as those nominated on party or independent lines.
- Public Advocate, Comptroller, Mayor’s race, Borough Presidents, 51 City Council districts, District Attorneys: all appear in the official candidate listings provided by NYCBOE.
- Also includes candidates running via Republican, Democratic, Conservative, Working Families, or independent nominating petitions.
Summary
- Certified candidate lists for every office in the November 4, 2025 General Election are available directly from the NYC Board of Elections (“List of Candidates”) and the NY State BOE (Who Filed / Ballot Certifications).
- These are the official sources recognized by law—no secondary or unofficial listing, and no Wikipedia content required.
- Use these tools to view full candidate names, ballot lines, and district-specific assignments for every race on your ballot.