The key candidates running for New York City mayor in 2025 include:
- Eric Adams (incumbent mayor): Running for re-election as an independent candidate after being indicted on federal corruption charges that were later dismissed. Adams is a conservative, pro-business Democrat who is more likely to criticize progressives than the Trump administration
- Andrew Cuomo (former governor): The clear front-runner in the Democratic primary, Cuomo is a divisive but experienced politician running as a Democrat. He is focusing on public safety, cost of living, and city management issues. Cuomo has faced past scandals but remains a major contender
- Zohran Mamdani : A progressive, pro-Palestine socialist Democrat endorsed by groups like the Democratic Socialists of America and the Working Families Party. He is a strong fundraiser and is running on progressive platforms
- Brad Lander : Current NYC Comptroller, a progressive focused on police reform, affordable housing, and migrant workforce development. He has received endorsements from labor unions and progressive groups
- Adrienne Adams : NYC Council Speaker running as a Democrat, aiming to be the first woman and first Black mayor of NYC. She has union support but low polling numbers so far
- Scott Stringer : Former Manhattan Borough President and City Comptroller, running as a Democrat with a strong political resume but facing allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denies
- Jessica Ramos : State Senator running as a Democrat, focusing on affordable housing, immigrant rights, and city services
- Zellnor Myrie : State Senator and progressive candidate endorsed by the Working Families Party among others
- Michael Blake : Former Congressman and Democrat running in the primary
- Whitney Tilson, Jim Walden : Independent candidates focusing on housing and anti-corruption
- Curtis Sliwa : Republican candidate and founder of the Guardian Angels, running again after losing to Adams in 2021. He focuses on crime and public safety issues
The Democratic primary is scheduled for June 24, 2025, with ranked-choice voting determining the nominee. The winner of the Democratic primary is generally considered the favorite to win the general election in this heavily Democratic city
. In summary, the 2025 NYC mayoral race is highly competitive, featuring incumbent Eric Adams running as an independent and a crowded Democratic primary field led by Andrew Cuomo and several progressive candidates
