Although the NYC mayoral election isn’t until November, New Yorkers have to act now if they’re considering making serious changes.
Valentine’s Day, the most romantic holiday of the year, also coincides with the final time to switch political party affiliations — Democrat, Republican, Working Families, and Conservative — ahead of the forthcoming mayoral race. When the primary rolls around this June, keep in mind that voters will only be able to select candidates from their party.
Thinking about some changes? Here’s how to get started.
NYC mayor election 2025
Will the controversial Mayor Eric Adams remain in power, or is a new candidate — and perhaps even a new party — bound to take over? Now is the time to get things in place ahead of the November election.
When — and how — to change your political party affiliation
Visit the online registration portal or drop off a physical voter registration form submitted to the state Board of Elections by February 14th, 2025, in order to make any political party changes. Visit the New York State Board of Elections for further details.
Is Eric Adams a Democrat or Republican?
Though Mayor Adams is currently a Democrat, he has not ruled out making a political party switch of his own, according to an interview with Pix11. He said: “I’m an American, and I’m going to continue to say that no matter what party I’m on or vote on, I’m going to push for American values.”
Who is running for NYC Mayor?
Mayor Adams will still be in the running. Fellow Democrats have also joined the race: Brad Lander, Scott Stringer, Zohran Mamdani, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Michael Blake, and Whitney Tilson. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Jumaane Williams are rumored to enter the race as Democrats, and Republican Curtis Sliwa is considering a run. Independent Jim Walden is running.
It will be some time before everything is finalized, as primary ballots are confirmed in May.
NYC mayoral primary
Mark your calendar: the NYC mayoral primary is June 24th, 2025.
As more develops, we’ll be sure to keep you posted. In the meantime, visit the New York State Board of Elections for any Q’s and further insight.