Represent NYC: Election Coverage - 2021 Election

MNN's coverage of Local Elections: Debates and Candidate Statements 2021 election.

New York City's municipal elections will be held on November 2, 2021. The primary election will occur on June 22, 2021. The primaries will be the first to use ranked-choice voting after it was approved by a ballot question in 2019. The general election is set for Nov. 2, 2021.

This year NYC is voting for a new mayor, comptroller, four new borough presidents and many new City Council members.

The primary is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. The primary election is set for June 22, 2021.
The deadline to register to vote is Friday, May 28 and early voting begins on Saturday, June 12. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is June 15.
Why so soon this year? An early-voting bill signed into law by the governor in January 2019 also moved New York’s primary from September to June.
The general election is set for Nov. 2, 2021.

Find out all about ranked-choice voting.

Latest Election News

As Latest Reforms Head to Voters for Approval, Advocates Celebrate Passage of Extensive Election Package

May 13, 2021

The New York State Assembly on Tuesday approved two bills that would amend the state constitution to make significant changes to voting laws, and the proposals will now go to voters on this fall’s ballot.

WATCH: City Council District 7 Democratic Primary Debate

May 11, 2021

Ten candidates running in the Democratic primary for City Council in Manhattan's 7th District gathered by Zoom for a debate hosted by Manhattan Neighborhood Network and moderated by Gotham Gazette editor Ben Max. The candidates are vying to replace term-limited Council Member Mark Levine...

Democratic Comptroller Candidates Pitch Skills and Plans to Budget Watchdog

May 7, 2021

Six candidates running for NYC Comptroller appeared at a forum hosted by the Citizens Budget Commission, a nonprofit fiscal watchdog group.

City wide races

Mayor: Election 2021

The Mayor of the City of New York is head of the executive branch of the Government of New York City.

Comptroller: Election 2021

The NYC Comptroller is an independently elected official, who safeguards the City’s fiscal health, roots out waste, fraud and abuse in local government, and ensures that municipal agencies serve the needs of all New Yorkers.

Public Advocate: Election 2021

The New York City Public Advocate is elected to act as a watchdog for local government in the city of New York, and is first in line to succeed the mayor. Current incumbent: Jumaane Williams

Manhattan races

Manhattan Borough President: Election 2021

The Manhattan Borough President advises the mayor on land use, appoints community board members, and advocates for the needs of Manhattan borough residents.

Manhattan District Attorney: Election 2021

The Manhattan District Attorney, sometimes known as The New York County District Attorney, is elected by the public to prosecute violations of New York state laws.