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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
[edit]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]
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
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]
Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Andrew Cuomo, former Governor of New York (2011–2021) and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (1997–2001)[21][22]
- Alicia Glen, Co-Chair of the Gateway Commission (2022–present) and former Deputy Mayor of New York City (2014–2019)[22]
- Letitia James, Attorney General of New York (2019–present) and former New York City Public Advocate (2014–2018)[23][22]
- Christine Quinn, former Speaker of the New York City Council (2006–2013) from the 3rd district (1999–2013) and candidate for mayor in 2013 (if Adams doesn't run)[24][22]
- Jumaane Williams, New York City Public Advocate (2019–present), candidate for lieutenant governor in 2018, and candidate for governor in 2022 (currently running for re-election; would run if he became acting mayor)[23][22]
Declined
[edit]- Jennifer Jones Austin, lawyer and nonprofit CEO[25]
- Justin Brannan, city councilor from the 47th district (2018–present) (running for comptroller)[26]
- Jamaal Bowman, U.S. Representative from New York's 16th congressional district (2021–present)[27]
- Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President (2020–present)[28] (running for comptroller)[29]
- Yuh-Line Niou, former state assemblymember from the 65th district (2017–2022) and candidate for New York's 10th congressional district in 2022[28]
- Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn Borough President (2022–present) (running for re-election)[29]
Endorsements
[edit]Zohran Mamdani
- Organizations
- Jewish Voice for Peace Action[30]
- New York City Democratic Socialists of America[31]
- New York Communities for Change (first choice)[32]
Jessica Ramos
- Labor unions
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 804[33]
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 808[33]
Polling
[edit]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
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Darren Dione Aquino, nonprofit worker[34]
Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Joe Borelli, minority leader of the New York City Council (2021–present) from the 51st District (2015–present) (if Adams doesn't run)[35][22]
- John Catsimatidis, businessman, radio talk show host, and candidate for mayor in 2013[36][22]
- Alan Rosen, owner of Junior's Restaurant[37]
- Curtis Sliwa, founder and CEO of Guardian Angels, radio talk show host, and nominee for mayor in 2021[34]
Potential
[edit]- Rudy Giuliani, former mayor (1994–2001) and former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (1983–1989)[38]
Independents
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Jim Walden, lawyer (may run in a party primary)[39]
General election
[edit]Polling
[edit]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
[edit]- Partisan clients
- ^ This poll was sponsored by Save the Senate, which supports Sliwa
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Indictment of Eric Adams, October 2024". Marist College. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ Honan, Katie (November 10, 2023). "Who Will Challenge Eric Adams for Mayor? An Early Guide". The City. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ Rashbaum, William; Rubinstein, Dana; Rothfeld, Michael; Haag, Matthew (September 25, 2024). "Eric Adams Is Indicted in New York". The New York Times. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ Honan, Katie; Smith, Greg B.; Hogan, Gwynne (September 25, 2024). "Mayor Eric Adams Indicted by Federal Prosecutors". The City. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ Ventura, Juliann (27 September 2024). "Nadler calls for Eric Adams to resign". The Hill. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ Shkurhan, Iryna (26 September 2024). "Queens pols call on Adams to resign, others stay quiet after historic corruption charges". QNS. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Fitzsimmons, Emma (September 25, 2024). "Who Is Running for New York City Mayor in the Democratic Primary?". The New York Times.
- ^ Fitzsimmons, Emma (November 24, 2024). "Former Obama Aide Enters the New York City Mayor's Race". The New York Times.
- ^ Fitzsimmons, Emma G. (2024-07-30). "Brad Lander, New York City's Comptroller, Will Run Against Mayor Adams". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ Kim, Elizabeth; Campbell, Jon (22 October 2024). "State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani joins Adams' challengers for NYC mayor". Gothamist. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ Mays, Jeffery C.; Fitzsimmons, Emma G. (2024-05-08). "Second Democrat Emerges to Challenge Mayor Adams's Path to Re-election". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ Fitzsimmons, Emma G. (2024-09-13). "Jessica Ramos Will Run for Mayor Against Eric Adams". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
- ^ Hogan, Bernadette; Cuza, Bobby. "Scott Stringer explores another run for mayor in 2025". ny1.com. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ Herbst-Bayliss, Svea (November 26, 2024). "Former hedge fund manager Tilson enters race for New York City mayor". reuters.com.
- ^ Fandos, Nicholas; Oreskes, Benjamin (September 27, 2024). "As Adams's Fate Hangs in the Balance, Cuomo Waits in the Shadows". The New York TImes.
- ^ a b c d e f g Fitzsimmons, Emma G.; Fang, Alice (2024-10-12). "How Eric Adams Could Leave Office, and Who Hopes to Succeed Him". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
- ^ a b Coltin, Jeff; Reisman, Nick; Ngo, Emily; Beeferman, Jason (October 1, 2024). "Sharpton parties… and Adams prays". Politico. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ Reisman, Nick; Coltin, Jeff; Ngo, Emily (July 2, 2024). "Christine Quinn ponders mayoral run". Politico. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ Jeff Coltin [@JCColtin] (November 13, 2023). "Jennifer Jones Austin for mayor? Some folks have been asked her [sic], but after Playbook ran this morning she shut it down" (Tweet). Retrieved November 12, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ McDonough, Annie (August 14, 2024). "Justin Brannan jumps into NYC comptroller race". City & State. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ Gartland, Michael (August 8, 2023). "Bowman rules out run for NYC mayor after weeks of speculation". New York Daily News. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ a b Coltin, Jeff (August 4, 2023). "NYC progressives fear 'total failure to coalesce' around mayoral primary challenge". Politico. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ a b Mena, Kelly (August 9, 2024). "Mark Levine officially sets sights on city comptroller race". Spectrum News. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Jewish Voice for Peace Action [@JvpAction] (October 23, 2024). "JVP Action is thrilled to endorse @ZohranKMamdani for Mayor of NYC" (Tweet). Retrieved October 24, 2024 – via Twitter.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Desalvo, Christopher (October 21, 2024). "DSA Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor Amid Controversy Over Anti-Israel Stance". Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ "Coalition of Black amd Immigrant New Yorkers Endorse Zohran Mamdani for Mayor". October 23, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Freeman, Duncan (October 12, 2024). "Teamsters locals are first unions to endorse for mayor". The Chief. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Honan, Katie; Holliday Smith, Rachel; Borja, Ashley; Khan, Rachel (June 24, 2024). "Who Will Challenge Eric Adams for Mayor in 2025?". The City. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
- ^ Calder, Rich; Harris, Chris (September 14, 2024). "NYC Council GOP leader Joe Borelli eyes mayoral run if Adams resigns". New York Post.
- ^ "Bannon's War Room". Rumble. 2024-04-24.
- ^ Campanile, Carl (2024-06-24). "Junior's Restaurant owner Alan Rosen eyes run for NYC mayor after getting fed-up with crime and quality of life". New York Post.
- ^ Kosman, Josh; Campanile, Carl (2024-11-03). "Rudy Giuliani exploring run for NYC mayor, sources say". New York Post. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ Coltin, Jeff (23 October 2024). "Attorney Jim Walden is running for mayor of New York City". Politico. Archived from the original on 23 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
External links
[edit]- Official campaign websites