The main candidates running for New York City mayor in the 2025 election are:
- Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee who won the June 2025 primary in a major upset, running on a progressive platform
- Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent after losing the Democratic primary to Mamdani
- Eric Adams, the incumbent mayor, running for re-election as an independent
- Curtis Sliwa, conservative Republican activist and former 2021 Republican mayoral nominee
- Jim Walden, former federal prosecutor and independent candidate
This crowded field is notable for Cuomo's attempt at a political comeback and Adams switching to an independent run after facing legal issues and low approval ratings. Mamdani leads polls significantly, with Cuomo and Sliwa trailing behind.
