2025 New York City borough president elections
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The 2025 New York City borough president elections will be held on November 4, 2025. All five incumbent borough presidents are eligible to run for reelection.
Manhattan
[edit]Incumbent Democrat Mark Levine is eligible to run for re-election to a second term but has instead chosen to run for Comptroller.
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Brad Hoylman-Sigal, state senator from the 47th district (2013–present) and candidate for borough president in 2021[1][2]
- Keith Powers, former Majority Leader of the New York City Council (2022–2024) from the 4th district (2018–present)[3][2]
- Calvin Sun, physician (previously ran for Public Advocate)[2]
Potential
[edit]- Shaun Abreu, city councilor from the 7th district (2022–present)[4]
- Alex Bores, state assemblymember from the 73rd district (2023–present)[4]
- Linda Rosenthal, state assemblymember from the 67th district (2006–present)[5]
Declined
[edit]- Gale Brewer, city councilor from the 6th district (2002–2013, 2022–present) and former borough president (2014–2021)[5]
- Grace Lee, state assemblymember from the 65th district (2023–present)[5] (endorsed Hoylman-Sigal)[6]
- Mark Levine, incumbent borough president (running for comptroller)[7]
- Carlina Rivera, city councilor from the 2nd district (2018–present) and candidate for NY-10 in 2022[5]
Endorsements
[edit]Brad Hoylman-Sigal
- U.S. representatives
- Dan Goldman, U.S. representative from New York's 10th congressional district (2023–present)[8]
- Jerry Nadler, U.S. representative from New York's 12th congressional district (1993–present)[8]
- State legislators
- Cordell Cleare, state senator for the 30th district (2021–present)[9]
- Richard Gottfried, former state assemblymember from the 75th district (1971–2022)[10]
- Robert Jackson, state senator for the 31st district (2019–present)[9]
- Brian Kavanagh, state senator for the 27th district (2017–present)[6]
- Micah Lasher, state assemblymember from the 69th district (2025–present)[10]
- Grace Lee, state assemblymember from the 65th district (2023–present)[6]
- Linda Rosenthal, state assemblymember from the 67th district (2006–present)[10]
- Tony Simone, state assemblymember from the 75th district (2023–present)[10]
- Deborah J. Glick, state assemblymember from the 66th district (1991–present)[10]
- Local officials
- Gale Brewer, city councilmember from the 6th district (2001–2013, 2022–present) and former Manhattan Borough President (2014–2021)[10]
- Ruth Messinger, former Manhattan Borough President (1990–1998)[10]
- Erik Bottcher, city councilmember from the 3rd district (2022–present) [10]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Keith Powers
- U.S. representatives
- Adriano Espaillat, U.S. representative from New York's 13th congressional district (2017–present)[12]
- Ritchie Torres, U.S. representative from New York's 15th congressional district (2021–present)[9]
- Nydia Velázquez, U.S. representative from New York's 13th congressional district (1993–present)[9]
- State legislators
- Rachel Storch, former Missouri state representative from the 64th district (2005–2011)[13]
- Local officials
- Diana Ayala, Deputy Speaker of the New York City Council (2022–present) from the 8th district (2017–present)[6]
- Labor unions
Brooklyn
[edit]Incumbent Democrat Antonio Reynoso is running for re-election to a second term in office.[15]
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Khari Edwards, activist and candidate for borough president in 2021[15]
- Antonio Reynoso, incumbent borough president[15]
Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Robert Cornegy, former city councilor from the 36th district (2014–2022) and candidate for borough president in 2021[1]
Potential
[edit]- Robert Carroll, state assemblymember from the 44th district (2017–present)[5]
- Chi Ossé, city councilor from the 36th district (2022–present)[5]
Declined
[edit]- Justin Brannan, city councilor from the 47th district (2018–present) (running for Comptroller)[16]
Endorsements
[edit]Khari Edwards
- Labor unions
Antonio Reynoso
- Individuals
- Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party[17]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Janine Acquafredda, Businesswoman
Independents
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Shanduke McPhatter, nonprofit founder[20]
Queens
[edit]Incumbent Democrat Donovan Richards is eligible to run for re-election to a second full term in office.
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Donovan Richards, incumbent borough president
Endorsements
[edit]Donovan Richards
- Labor unions
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]Libertarian
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Erwin Roque, real estate flipper[23]
The Bronx
[edit]Incumbent Democrat Vanessa Gibson is running for re-election to a second full term in office.
Democratic primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Vanessa Gibson, incumbent borough president[24]
- Rafael Salamanca, city councilor from the 17th district (2016–present) and candidate for borough president in 2021[24]
Endorsements
[edit]Vanessa Gibson
- Individuals
- Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party[17]
- Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America Local 1180[18]
- District Council 37[14]
- New York City Central Labor Council[19]
- New York State Nurses Association[25]
- 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East[26]
- Organizations
Rafael Salamanca
- Organizations
Staten Island
[edit]Incumbent Republican Vito Fossella is eligible to run for re-election to a second term in office.
Republican primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Vito Fossella, incumbent borough president
Democrat primary
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Michael Colombo, insurance advocate[28]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Coltin, Jeff; Reisman, Nick (November 11, 2024). "Jumaane Williams is 'ready for every eventuality'". Politico. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ a b c Ahern, Jack (March 23, 2025). "Boro Prez Race Fundraising: Strong Month for Hoylman-Sigal, Powers Still Holds Lead: City Council Member Keith Powers and State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal are the two most prominent contenders, although emergency room physician Calvin Sun is making an impressive showing in his first bid for elected office". Our Town NY. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ^ Sommerfeldt, Chris (August 12, 2024). "NYC Councilman Keith Powers launches 2025 run for Manhattan borough president". New York Daily News. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ a b McDonough, Annie (August 8, 2024). "Who might run for Manhattan borough president in 2025?". City & State. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Coltin, Jeff; Reisman, Nick (July 9, 2024). "The Rikers federal takeover waiting game". Politico. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c d McDonough, Annie (January 17, 2025). "Manhattan elected officials are starting to pick their BP candidates". City & State. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ Reisman; Coltin; Ngo, Nick; Jeff; Emily (August 8, 2024). "How candidates can talk crime". POLITICO. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c McDonough, Annie (February 21, 2025). "Hoylman-Sigal nabs congressional endorsements in BP race". City & State. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g McDonough, Annie (February 21, 2025). "Ritchie Torres endorses Keith Powers in Manhattan BP race". City & State. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h https://www.westsidespirit.com/news/bp-race-hoylman-sigal-racks-up-endorsements-powers-rakes-in-fundraising-s-KD4151682
- ^ "Brad Hoylman-Sigal". Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ Stratman, Josephine (March 31, 2025). "NYC comptroller hopeful Justin Brannan gets first congressional endorsement". New York Daily News. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
- ^ Kelly, Keith (January 7, 2025). "Over 20 East Side Politicos Endorse Keith Powers for Boro Pres—Including 5 Candidates Looking to Fill His Council Seat". Our Town. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ a b c d @JCColtin (April 23, 2025). "DC 37, the largest city employee union, endorses Adrienne Adams first for mayor, followed by Zohran Mamdani then Zellnor Myrie. The union backed Eric Adams in '21. The full slate:" (Tweet). Retrieved April 22, 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c Coltin, Jeff (August 13, 2024). "'End of an era:' the Times won't endorse in local races". Politico.
- ^ McDonough, Annie (August 14, 2024). "Justin Brannan jumps into NYC comptroller race". City & State. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Krichevsky, Sophie (February 26, 2025). "WFP unveils incumbent endorsements in NYC council and beep races". City & State. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Local 1180 Endorsements". Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ a b "NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO Announces First Endorsements for 2025 NYC Primary Elections". April 11, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Candidates List | New York City Campaign Finance Board". www.nyccfb.info. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ a b "Central Queens Republican Club – Meet City Council candidates – Current Events". Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- ^ "Rockaway Republican Club Readies for the Battle for New York at February Meeting". The Rockaway Times. January 23, 2025. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ^ "ROQ NYS – Roq with Me!". Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- ^ a b Sommerfeldt, Chris (September 17, 2024). "NYC Councilman Rafael Salamanca officially launches bid for Bronx Borough President". New York Daily News. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
- ^ "NYSNA 2025 Endorsements". March 19, 2025. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
- ^ Swanson, Emily (April 3, 2025). "Gibson and Salamanca Jr. both secure ballot spot in borough president race". Bronx Times. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Reisman, Nick; Ngo, Emily; Coltin, Jeff (April 8, 2025). "A Trump-induced budget nightmare". Politico. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ Delaney, Jillian (February 5, 2025). "'A new generation of working-class leaders': Democratic challenger kicks off campaign for Staten Island borough president". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved February 18, 2025.