Election Day In NYC: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote

NEW YORK CITY — The 2025 election is on Tuesday, and this year is already seeing record voter turnout with the mayoral election on the ballot.

But citywide contests aren’t the only thing at stake. New Yorkers will also be weighing in on who represents them in the City Council, as well as choosing borough presidents, judges and district attorneys.

New Yorkers will also have the opportunity to weigh in on six ballot questions.

Here’s a breakdown of what New York City voters should know heading into Election Day.

Who's on the ballot in New York City?

Along with the mayoral contest, you'll see city-wide positions including comptroller, public advocate, borough president, and neighborhood-based city council races.

You can find the city and local candidates for races on the ballot in your neighborhood city's board of elections website.

The candidates who currently hold the office are labeled "incumbent." Here's what will appear on all ballots citywide:

Mayor

• Zohran Mamdani (Democratic Party)
• Curtis Sliwa (Republican Party)
• Irene Estrada (Conservative Party)
• Joseph Hernandez (Quality of Life Party)
• Andrew Cuomo (Fight and Deliver)

Note: Other names will appear on the ballot, including current Mayor Eric Adams, who said he is not seeking reelection. Another candidate, Jim Walden, also nixed his bid for mayor but will still appear on the ballot.

Public Advocate

• Jumaane Williams (Incumbent, Democratic Party)
• Gonzalo Duran (Republican Party)
• Marty Dolan (The Unity)

City Comptroller

• Mark Levine (Democratic Party)
• Peter Kefalas (Republican Party)
• Ismael Perez (The Unity)

What are this year's ballot questions about?

This year, the ballot has six questions for voters to vote "yes" or "no" on across various topics to amend the city's and state's laws. These six questions span several civic issues but the main focus this year is on changing bureaucratic processes around building affordable housing and development.

To read Patch's explainer on each question, click here.

When and where do I vote on Election Day?

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 4. Find your poll site here.

If I'm voting by mail, where can I drop it off?

Mail your ballot back or hand-deliver it to your nearest Board of Elections Office. The Manhattan Board of Elections Office is located at 200 Varick St., 10 Fl, New York, NY 10014.

Here are the mail-in voting deadlines.

If sending by mail: Ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 4. If taking it to the local Board of Elections yourself, ballots must be delivered to the Board of Elections by 9 p.m. on Nov. 4.

Basic information and more helpful links

• Check your voter registration
• View your sample ballot and find your Election Day polling location
• Find your City Council district