Everything You Need To Know About Midtown's Primary Election This June

MIDTOWN, NY — The 2025 primary election is coming up on June 24, and this year will likely have a high voter turnout because the mayoral race is on the ballot.

But, there will also be local decisions to be made in Midtown in the City Council, the Manhattan Borough President, and the Manhattan District Attorney.

Here's what you need to know about the election in Midtown.

First of all, what is a primary election?

It's an election to decide which candidates get your party's nomination to appear on the ballot in November. For example, lots of Democratic candidates are running for mayor right now, and New Yorkers need to narrow it down to just one to face off against candidates from other parties in November. You must be a member of a political party to vote in a primary.

Can I still register to vote in the primary? What about getting a mail-in ballot?

Yes, but do it soon — the voter registration deadline is coming up on June 14. If you need to change your address to register for the primary, the deadline to do so is June 9.

If you are registered and want to apply for a mail-in ballot, your application must be received by the Board of Elections no later than June 14 as well.

Applications for both are online, but if you wish to register to vote in person, you have until June 23 to go to your borough's board of elections, which would be downtown at 200 Varick Street, 10 Fl, New York, NY 10014.

Who's on the ballot in Midtown?

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

Across the city, certain districts will also hold elections for positions including the delegate to the judicial convention, the alternate delegate to the judicial convention, the judge of civil court, surrogate, and district leaders.

Here are the state and local candidates for races on the ballot in Midtown. The candidates who currently hold the office are labeled "incumbent."

Note: Several candidates, particularly in Republican and Independent parties, are running unchallenged. Below are just the contested races that Midtown voters will see on the ballot.

Mayor

Democratic Primary

• Zohran Kwame Mamdani
• Scott M. Stringer
• Selma K. Bartholomew
• Zellnor Myrie
• Adrienne E. Adams
• Andrew M. Cuomo
• Jessica Ramos
• Whitney R. Tilson
• Michael Blake
• Brad Lander
• Paperboy Love Prince

Note: Eric Adams, the current mayor and incumbent candidate, is running unopposed as an independent.

Comptroller

Democratic Primary

Note: Brad Lander, the current comptroller, is running for mayor, so there is no incumbent.

• Mark D. Levine
• Ismael Malave Perez
• Justin Brannan
• Kevin S. Parker

Republican Primary

• Peter Kefalas
• Danniel Maio

Public Advocate

Democratic Primary

• Jumaane D. Williams (Incumbent)
• Marty Dolan
• Jenifer Rajkumar

Manhattan Borough President

Democratic Primary

There is no incumbent for this race, as the current Manhattan Borough President, Mark Levine, is running for Comptroller.

• Keith Powers
• Calvin D. Sun
• Brad Hoylman‑Sigal

Manhattan District Attorney

Democratic Primary

• Patrick John Timmins
• Alvin L. Bragg Jr. (Incumbent)

City Council District 2

Democratic Primary

• Andrea Gordillo
• Sarah Batchu
• Allie Ryan
• Anthony D. Weiner
• Harvey D. Epstein

City Council District 3

Democratic Primary

• Jacqueline Lara
• Erik D. Bottcher (Incumbent)

City Council District 4

Democratic Primary

Note: This race has no incumbent because the current councilmember, Keith Powers, is running for Manhattan Borough President.

• Vanessa Aronson
• Lukas Florczak
• Benjamin D. Wetzler
• Rachel J. Storch
• Faith A. Bondy
• Virginia Maloney

City Council District 5

Democratic Primary

• Collin L. Thompson
• Julie Menin (Incumbent)

When is early voting?

Early voting will take place from Saturday, June 14 through Sunday, June 22. Here's where to vote early.

When and where do I vote on Primary Election Day?

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day, June 24. 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 Street, 10 Fl, New York, NY 10014.

Here are the mail-in voting deadlines.

If sending by mail: Ballots must be postmarked by June 24. If taking it to the local Board of Elections yourself, ballots must be delivered to the Board of Elections by 9 p.m. on June 24.

Basic information and more helpful links

• Election Day: Tuesday, June 24
• Early voting Saturday, June 14 to Sunday, June 22
• Register to vote by June 14
• Check your voter registration
• View your sample ballot and find your Election Day polling location
• Ranked choice voting
• Find your City Council district
• See more information here

For questions and tips, email Miranda.Levingston@Patch.com.
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