NYC’s mayoral election is just weeks away. Here’s what to know about voting.

New York City voters are poised to choose a new mayor in an unprecedented election on November 4th. 

Democratic frontrunner Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, who has a commanding lead in the polls, will face off against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. 

Who can vote in NYC’s mayoral election?

In order to vote in New York City’s mayoral election, you must: 

Register to voteBe a U.S. citizenBe a New York City resident for at least 30 daysBe 18 or older on Election DayNot have been determined mentally incompetent by a courtNot be in prison on felony chargesNot claim the right to vote elsewhereYou do not need to show identification in order to vote, provided you are registered and showed ID when you registeredFirst time voters need to provide ID when they register Am I registered to vote in New York City? Registered voters will receive their voter registration card four to six weeks after completing their application.Once registered, you remain registered unless:You move outside the city or county where you registeredYou have not voted in an election for two consecutive federal election cycles, nor confirmed your address during that timeYou are imprisoned on felony chargesYou are determined to be mentally incompetent You can register online to vote by clicking here You can also register online to vote via the DMVYou can download a voter registration application in English, Spanish, Chinese and Bengali by clicking hereYou can also register in-person by visiting a Board of Elections officeRegistration forms can also be collected at libraries, most NYC government agencies and at post officesImportant dates in the 2025 NYC mayor electionThe last day to register to vote in person for the general election is Saturday, Oct. 25Oct. 25 is also the last day you can register to vote by mailEarly voting runs from Oct. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 2Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4What’s on the ballot?What you see on the ballot can vary a bit, depending on the address where you are registered. The differences can include things like voting on judges. Click here to see a sample ballot and to find your polling site. That said, in this election cycle, voters will be electing a mayor, public advocate, city comptroller, borough presidents, as well as members of the City Council and ballot questions.

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