2025 New York Primary: Essential Information on Key Dates, Early Voting, and More
Get Ready for the 2025 New York Primary: Here's Your Guide
It's almost June, and New Yorkers are gearing up for the happenings of this exciting month! Let's dive into the details of the forthcoming primary election.
Before you rush off to the voting booth or pop your ballot in the mail, let's run through the essentials. From registration deadlines to candidate lineups and more, we've got you covered.
You better make sure you're registered to vote! To register in person, the last day is on June 14th. For mail-in registrations, they need to reach the election office by the same date.
👉 When's the 2025 primary election?
The big day is Tuesday, June 24, from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. To find your polling location, hop online or call 866-VOTE-NYC.
👉 What's on the ballot?
You'll be voting for:
- Mayor
- Public Advocate
- Comptroller
- Borough President
- City Council
- District Attorney
- Supreme Court and Civil Court Judges
Don't forget to check out the candidates in each category online.
👉 Want to vote early? Here's what you need to know.
There's early voting from June 14 to 22. You've got a few options:
- Find your polling location online and drop by during business hours. Be aware that early voting locations may differ from election day locations.
- Mail-in voting: Request your absentee ballot online or call 866-VOTE-NYC. You can submit your request online by June 14, or in-person by June 23.
- Accessible ballot requests need to be delivered by June 14.
Additionally,
👉 Let's talk about Ranked Choice Voting.
With this system, New Yorkers can rank up to five candidates in order of preference, rather than just picking one. The process is only applicable during the primary election and special elections.
Think of it like this: you can pick just one first-choice option, but ranking other choices won't hurt your initial pick and will give you more influence in the final result.
Mark your calendar for the General Election on November 4, 2025.
For more information, head over to vote.nyc.
Keep an eye out for the new rental law coming into effect this week - see how apartment hunting is about to change
Enrichment Data Insights:- Key candidates in the primary election include incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, City Comptroller Brad Lander, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, former City Comptroller Scott Stringer, State Senator Jessica Ramos, State Senator Zellnor Myrie, former Assembly Member Michael Blake, investor and activist Whitney Tilson, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.- Early voting will take place from June 14 to 23, 2025, in specific locations in each borough.- With the Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) system, voters rank their preferred candidates in order of preference (1st to 5th choice). The candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and the votes are then reassigned to the remaining candidates, until one candidate reaches more than 50% of the total vote. This ensures the winner is chosen based on a majority preference among voters.
- Stay updated on the latest policy-and-legislation changes such as the new rental law that’s set to take effect this week, impacting apartment hunting in New York City.
- As you prepare for the 2025 New York Primary on Tuesday, June 24, remember that this election also incorporates the Ranked Choice Voting system, allowing you to rank up to five candidates in order of preference.
