To vote for the NYC mayor, follow these steps: 1. Confirm Eligibility
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- You must be a resident of New York City for at least 30 days.
- You must be at least 18 years old on election day (you can pre-register at 16 or 17)
2. Register to Vote
- You can register online (if you have a valid NY State DMV ID), by mail, or in person at your local Board of Elections or state agency.
- The voter registration form must be received by the Board of Elections at least 10 days before the election.
- For the 2025 NYC mayoral primary, the registration deadline is June 14, 2025.
- For the general election, the registration deadline is October 25, 2025
3. Understand Voting Method
- NYC uses Ranked Choice Voting in primary and special elections for city offices, including mayor.
- You can rank up to five candidates in order of preference on your ballot.
- If no candidate wins more than 50% of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and votes are redistributed according to next preferences until someone wins
4. Voting Options
- Vote in person on Election Day at your designated polling place (find your polling location online or by calling 1-866-VOTE-NYC).
- Vote early during the early voting period (for 2025 primary: June 14 to June 22).
- Vote by absentee/mail-in ballot by requesting it before the deadline (June 14 for the primary)
Summary of Key Dates for 2025 Mayoral Primary
- Registration deadline: June 14, 2025
- Early voting: June 14–22, 2025
- Primary Election Day: June 24, 2025
- Absentee ballot request deadline: June 14, 2025
- Absentee ballot return deadline: June 24, 2025 (in person) or postmarked by election day and received by July 1, 2025
By ensuring you are registered by the deadline and understanding Ranked Choice Voting, you can participate effectively in the NYC mayoral election.
