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MayorNYNovember 3, 2026

New York City Mayor

The top leader of your city or town. In charge of things like police, fire trucks, and trash pickup.

224days
·
14hours
until Election Day

Largest city in the US with over 8 million residents. Highly competitive Democratic primary expected.

Party Breakdown
6 Democratic
1 Republican

Candidates7

Eric Adams
Eric AdamsDemocraticIncumbentRunning

Incumbent mayor of New York City since January 2022. Former Brooklyn Borough President and retired NYPD captain. First African American man to serve as Brooklyn Borough President. Facing federal indictment on corruption charges but seeking re-election. Focused on public safety and cost of living.

Andrew Cuomo
Andrew CuomoDemocraticRunning

Former three-term Governor of New York (2011-2021). Resigned amid sexual harassment allegations. Son of former Governor Mario Cuomo. Considering mayoral run as a political comeback. Focused on infrastructure, public safety, and executive competence.

Brad Lander
Brad LanderDemocraticRunning

NYC Comptroller since 2022 and former City Council member from Brooklyn (2010-2021). Leading progressive challenger. Urban planner by training focused on housing affordability, climate action, and government reform. Endorsed by multiple progressive organizations.

Curtis Sliwa
Curtis SliwaRepublicanRunning

Founder of the Guardian Angels (1979) and radio host. 2021 Republican nominee for NYC mayor, losing to Adams. Longtime public safety advocate and colorful media personality. Cat rescue enthusiast.

Jessica Ramos
Jessica RamosDemocraticRunning

New York State Senator representing Jackson Heights and surrounding neighborhoods in Queens since 2019. Former communications director for the NYC Council. Labor and immigrant rights advocate. Running on a working-class platform.

Scott Stringer
Scott StringerDemocraticRunning

Former NYC Comptroller (2014-2021) and Manhattan Borough President (2006-2013). State Assemblymember for the Upper West Side from 1993-2005. Considering comeback run focused on fiscal management and affordable housing.

Zellnor Myrie
Zellnor MyrieDemocraticRunning

New York State Senator representing central Brooklyn since 2019. Former attorney at Dechert LLP. Youngest member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Criminal justice reform champion and rising progressive voice. Sponsor of major voting rights legislation.