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The 2025 New York City mayoral election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent mayor
Eric Adams is running for re-election to a second term.
Background
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.
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[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 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] Due to Adams' unpopularity, speculation has arisen about the potential for a
left-wing primary challenger to his re-election bid.
[7]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
Formed exploratory committee
Publicly expressed interest
Potential
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Michael Blake, former
state assemblymember from the
79th district (2015–2021), former vice chair of the
Democratic National Committee (2017–2021), candidate for
Public Advocate in
2019, and candidate for
New York's 15th congressional district in
2020
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[16]
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Justin Brannan,
city councilor from the
43rd district (2018–present)
[15]
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Vanessa Gibson,
Bronx
Borough President (2022–present) and former
state assemblymember from the
77th district (2009–2013)
[17]
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Jessica González-Rojas,
state assemblymember from the
34th district (2021–present)
[17]
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Jennifer Jones Austin, lawyer and nonprofit CEO
[15]
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Brad Lander,
New York City Comptroller (2022–present)
[13]
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Mark Levine,
Manhattan
Borough President (2020–present)
[17]
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John Liu,
state senator from the
16th district (2019–present), former
New York City Comptroller (2010–2013), and candidate for
mayor in
2013
[13]
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Zohran Mamdani,
state assemblymember from the
36th district (2021–present)
[17]
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Donovan Richards,
Queens
Borough President (2020–present)
[17]
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Carlina Rivera,
city councilor from the
2nd district (2018–present) and candidate for
New York's 10th congressional district in
2022
[13]
Declined
Polling
Hypothetical polling
- Eric Adams vs. Andrew Cuomo
- Eric Adams vs. Brad Lander
Poll source
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Date(s) administered
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Sample size
[a]
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Margin of error
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Eric Adams
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Brad Lander
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Undecided
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Slingshot Strategies (D)
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May 2–8, 2023
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930 (RV)
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± 2.5%
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48%
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17%
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35%
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- Eric Adams vs. Jumaane Williams
Poll source
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Date(s) administered
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Sample size
[a]
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Margin of error
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Eric Adams
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Jumaane Williams
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Undecided
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Slingshot Strategies (D)
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May 2–8, 2023
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930 (RV)
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± 2.5%
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45%
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25%
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30%
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- Eric Adams vs. generic Democrat
Poll source
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Date(s) administered
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Sample size
[a]
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Margin of error
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Eric Adams
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Generic Democrat
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Undecided
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Slingshot Strategies (D)
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May 2–8, 2023
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930 (RV)
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± 2.5%
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42%
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38%
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20%
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Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Publicly Expressed Interest
General election
Polling
Hypothetical polling
- Eric Adams vs. generic Republican
Poll source
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Date(s) administered
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Sample size
[a]
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Margin of error
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Eric Adams (D)
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Generic Republican
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Undecided
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Slingshot Strategies (D)
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May 2–8, 2023
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1,500 (RV)
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± 2.5%
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53%
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20%
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27%
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Notes
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a
b
c
d
e Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
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^ This poll was sponsored by Save the Senate, which supports Sliwa
References
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^ 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.
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^ Aleem, Zeeshan (June 6, 2023).
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NBC News. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
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^ Ngo, Emily; Chadha, Janaki (January 8, 2024).
"Eric Adams' dire migrant messaging threatening Dems in pivotal election year".
Politico. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
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^ 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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^ 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.
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"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.
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^ Honan, Katie (November 10, 2023).
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^ Smith, Chris (November 15, 2023).
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Vanity Fair. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
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Politico. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
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h Max, Ben (October 30, 2023).
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^ Ngo, Emily (January 18, 2024).
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b Tarleton, John (May 12, 2023).
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The Indypendent. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
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^ Gartland, Michael (August 8, 2023).
"Bowman rules out run for NYC mayor after weeks of speculation".
New York Daily News. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
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^ Barkan, Ross (September 18, 2023).
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