Everything You Need To Know About NYC's Primary Election On June 24

NEW YORK CITY — The 2025 primary election will take place on June 24, and will include the Democratic primary for mayor as well as local city council seats, borough presidents and comptroller.

Here's what you need to know about the election in New York City.

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?

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.

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.

Who's On The Ballot

Here are the state and local candidates for races on the ballot in New York City. 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 New York City 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 PrimaryThere 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

Democratic primaries

1st Council District

2nd Council District

3rd Council District

4th Council District

5th Council District

City Council District 7

Democratic Primary

• Edafe Okporo
• Shaun Abreu (Incumbent)
• Tiffany Khan

City Council District 8

Democratic Primary
Note: there is no incumbent, because the current councilmember, Diana Ayala, is term-limited.

• Federico Colon
• Raymond Santana
• Wilfredo Lopez
• Rosa G. Diaz
• Nicholas A. Reyes
• Elsie Encarnacion
• Clarisa M. Alayeto

City Council District 9

Democratic Primary

• Yusef Salaam
• Elizabeth Sanchez

Brooklyn

• Brooklyn Borough President
• 33rd Council District
• 35th Council District
• 36th Council District
• 38th Council District
• 39th Council District
• 41st Council District
• 46th Council District
• 47th Council District

Queens

• 19th Council District
• 21st Council District
• 25th Council District
• 28th Council District
• 30th Council District

The Bronx

• 8th Council District
• 11th Council District
• 12th Council District
• 13th Council District
• 14th Council District
• 16th Council District
• 17th Council District

Staten Island

• 49th Council District
• 51st Council District