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2025 New York City mayoral election
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Eric Adams
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Eric Adams

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] As such, two assemblymembers, senators and comptrollers announced that they would run against Adams.

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 		Incumbent mayor (2022–present)
Brooklyn Borough President (2014–2021)
NY State Senator from the 20th district (2007–2013)
[data missing] 		[13]

Michael Blake 		NY Assemblymember from the 79th district (2015–2021)
Candidate for Public Advocate in 2019
Candidate for NY-15 in 2020 		November 24, 2024
Website 		[14]

Brad Lander 		New York City Comptroller (2022–present)
City councilor from the 39th district (2010–2021)
July 30, 2024
Website 		[15]

Zohran Mamdani 		NY Assemblymember from the 36th district (2021–present)
October 22, 2024
Website 		[16]

Zellnor Myrie 		NY State Senator from the 20th district (2019–present) May 8, 2024
Website 		[17]

Jessica Ramos 		NY State Senator from the 13th district (2019–present) September 13, 2024
Website 		[18]

Scott Stringer 		New York City Comptroller (2014–2021)
Manhattan Borough President (2006–2013)
NY Assemblymember from the 67th district (1993–2005)
Candidate for mayor in 2021 		January 18, 2024
Website 		[19]

Whitney Tilson 		Investor
Hedge fund manager 		November 26, 2024
Website 		[20]

Publicly expressed interest

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Declined

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Endorsements

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Brad Lander

Labor Unions

Zohran Mamdani

Labor Unions

Organizations

Jessica Ramos

Labor unions

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)[36][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)[37] 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)[37] 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)[37] 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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Republican primary candidates
Candidate Experience Announced Ref

Darren Aquino 		Nonprofit worker
Candidate for FL-19 in 2020 		June 24, 2024
Website 		[38]

Publicly expressed interest

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Potential

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Third parties

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Conservative Party

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Declared

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Conservative candidates
Candidate Experience Announced Ref
Gonzalo Duran
Gonzalo Duran 		Vice chair of the Bronx Conservative Party (2023–present)
Nominee for NY-15 in 2024 		November 28, 2024
Website 		[44]

Independents

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Declared

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Independent candidates
Candidate Experience Announced Ref

Jim Walden 		Antitrust and government law attorney
Former assistant U.S. Attorney 		October 23, 2024
Website 		[44]

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)[37] 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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  2. ^ Aleem, Zeeshan (June 6, 2023). "New data shows just how wrong Democrats are to embrace Eric Adams". NBC News. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  3. ^ Ngo, Emily; Chadha, Janaki (January 8, 2024). "Eric Adams' dire migrant messaging threatening Dems in pivotal election year". Politico. Archived from the original on March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
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  35. ^ Freeman, Duncan (October 12, 2024). "Teamsters locals are first unions to endorse for mayor". The Chief. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  36. ^ American Pulse & Research Polling (R)
  37. ^ a b c d Slingshot Strategies (D)
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