The importance of this election cannot be understated, as the city is perhaps the most important in the United States, enjoying an economy larger than many countries.
At the moment, New York State Representative Zohran Mamdanim is the frontrunner, ahead of former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Who are the candidates aiming to be elected mayor of New York?
There are three main candidates running to be mayor of New York, including Zohran Mamdanim, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
Zohran Mamdanim has gained a lot of grassroots support for his left-wing platform, which includes universal childcare and rent freezes.
Andrew Cuomo served as the 56th governor of New York from 2011 until his resignation in 2021, following numerous sexual misconduct allegations.
He began running as an independent after being defeated by Zohran Mamdanim during the Democratic Primary.
Curtis Sliwa is running for the Republican Party. He is also the founder and chief executive officer of the Guardian Angels, a nonprofit crime prevention organisation.
Who is the current mayor of New York?
Eric Adams, who dropped out of the race in September, is the current mayor of New York City.
His approval ratings plummeted after a series of scandals, including allegations of corruption while in office.
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When do polls close for the New York Mayoral Election?
Polling stations have been open since 6am (around 10am GMT) and will close at around 9pm (1am in the UK).
When will the results of the 2025 New York Mayoral Election be known?
Results are usually announced soon after polls close, with the 2021 result being declared within 10 minutes. However, it could be longer if the result is narrower than expected.
