NYC Mayoral Polls 2025: Eric Adams seeks re-election as early voting begins— See full list of contenders
Brad Lander, Adrienne Adams, Michael Blake
The New York City mayoral election will be held on November 4, 2025. As early voting began on Saturday, 12 candidates from across the political spectrum are bracing for the fight. Here's a quick look at each of them:
Eric Adams
(Independent)
Adams is the current mayor seeking re-election as an independent after leaving the Democratic Party.
Zohran Mamdani (Democrat)
Born in Uganda, Mamdani, 33, is a state lawmaker since 2020. He faces criticism for his views on Israel and supports leftist policies like city-owned grocery stores and free buses.
Brad Lander (Democrat)
City Comptroller since 2022, Lander, 55, is backed by progressive groups like the Working Families Party but has struggled to appeal to both sides on the Israel-Palestine issue.
Adrienne Adams (Democrat)
City Council Speaker, Adrienne Adams, 64, entered the race late.
A progressive Democrat from South Jamaica, Queens, she is the first Black person elected as City Council Speaker.
Scott Stringer (Democrat)
Stringer, 65, served two terms as the city comptroller until 2021.
Zellnor Myrie (Democrat)
Brooklyn State Senator Myrie, 38, has run a relatively low-key campaign.
Jessica Ramos (Democrat)
Queens State Senator Ramos, 39, is pro-labour and progressive. She failed to meet fundraising goals for debates.
Michael Blake (Democrat)
Former Obama aide and state lawmaker Blake, 42, is known for his centrist policies.
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Whitney Tilson (Democrat)
Hedge fund manager Tilson, 58, is a conservative Democrat, who campaigns against far-left candidates.
Jim Walden (Independent)
Attorney Walden, 59, is running as a centrist independent. Known for prosecuting mobsters, he has represented Cuomo in the past.
Curtis Sliwa (Republican)
Guardian Angels founder and radio host Sliwa, 71, is running alone on the Republican ticket. He has distanced himself from Trump and hopes to benefit from Democratic divisions.
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