New York City residents are heading to the polls today, Tuesday, November 4, 2025, to elect their next mayor. The election will decide who leads one of the world’s largest cities and oversees crucial areas like housing, public safety, transportation, and economic recovery. The contest has drawn intense attention, with three major contenders — Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa — representing progressive, centrist, and conservative visions for the city’s future.

The 2025 New York Mayoral Election is considered one of the most closely watched political events in the United States this year. More than 8 million people call the city home, and their vote today will shape the next four years of New York’s leadership and policy direction.

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