Key Dates & Deadlines
- General Election: November 4, 2025 (polls open 6 AM–9 PM) NYC Board of Elections
- Early Voting: October 25 – November 2, 2025 NYC Board of Elections
- Mail Ballot Application Deadline: Online/mail by October 25; in‑person by November 3 NYC Board of Elections+15NYC Board of Elections+15New York State Board of Elections+15
- Primary Election: June 24, 2025 New York State Board of Elections+5NYC Board of Elections+5NYC Board of Elections+5
- Primary Registration Deadline: June 14, 2025 (applications must be received by this date) New York State Board of Elections
🗳️ Offices on the General Election Ballot
Official candidate lists are posted by the NYC Board of Elections (contest list PDFs accessible publicly). While state government pages provide nomination rules and deadlines, candidates for key citywide offices are certified via the NYC BOE list.
Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough Presidents, City Council (51 seats), District Attorneys, Comptroller
- Candidates are listed on official contest PDFs published after primary certification—accessible through the NYC Board of Elections “List of Candidates” NYC Board of Elections+2NYC Board of Elections+2NYC Board of Elections+2
- Offices using ranked‑choice voting in primaries include: Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President, City Council NYC Board of Elections
Party Affiliation & Independent Nominations
- Candidates may run on party lines (Democratic, Republican, Conservative, Working Families) or via independent nominating petition lines New York State Board of Elections
- Official filings and party designation are regulated by NY State Election Law (including deadlines like Feb 11 for party filings) NYC Board of Elections+15New York State Board of Elections+15New York State Board of Elections+15
🗺️ District Structure
- City Council covers 51 individual districts across the five boroughs.
- Borough Presidents, Public Advocate, District Attorney: citywide contests.
- Voter registration and enrollment details—including district assignment—are maintained by the NYS Board of Elections NYC Board of ElectionsNYC Board of Elections
📌 Voting Rules & Methods (NYC / NYS BOE)
- Ways to Vote: In-person (early or on Election Day), by mail (absentee), or in person after applying New York State Board of Elections
- Identification: First-time registrants without ID must present ID or affidavit (per board procedures) New York State Board of Elections
- Mail Ballots: Must be postmarked or dropped off by Election Day (11/4) by 9 PM NYC Board of Elections
- Poll Site Lookup & Sample Ballots: Available via NYCBOE tools like “Find My Poll Site” and candidate guide pages NYC Board of Elections+1NYC Board of Elections+1
✅ At-a-Glance Summary
| Category | Official Details |
|---|---|
| Election Date | November 4, 2025 (6 AM–9 PM) NYC Board of Elections |
| Early Voting Window | October 25–November 2, 2025 NYC Board of Elections |
| Mail Ballot Deadline | October 25 (online/mail); November 3 (in-person) NYC Board of Elections |
| Primary Election | June 24, 2025; ranked-choice voting applies for major city offices NYC Board of ElectionsNYC Board of Elections |
| Registration Deadline | June 14, 2025 for primary eligibility New York State Board of ElectionsNYC Board of Elections |
| Offices on Ballot | Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough Presidents, City Council (all 51 districts), District Attorney, etc. (candidates listed on contest PDFs) NYC Board of ElectionsNYC Board of Elections |
| Candidate Filing System | Via party endorsements or independent petitions (Democratic, Republican, Conservative, Working Families lines) New York State Board of ElectionsNew York State Board of Elections |
✅ Voter Checklist (Official Sources)
- ✅ Register or update registration by deadlines (June 14 for primary; general-registration ongoing before October 25).
- ✅ Apply for mail ballot via official NYCBOE portal by October 25 (online/mail) or by November 3 (in-person).
- ✅ Vote early or plan to visit your poll site on November 4 (check official locator).
- ✅ Look up your district and view your sample ballot using official “List of Candidates” and polling tools.
- ✅ Understand RCV rules: primaries use ranked‑choice for major offices; general election is plurality unless specified.
This guide relies solely on official government sources (NY State Board of Elections and NYC Board of Elections) and includes only verified administrative and procedural information. Let me know if you’d like links to specific PDFs for candidate contests by office or district.
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