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Here's Your Guide To NYC's 2021 Election

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Published Oct 18, 2021

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In June, New Yorkers chose Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa as New York City's Democratic and Republican mayoral candidates—now, voting will begin to determine who will head to City Hall in January 2022. The next mayor will be stepping into office during an ongoing pandemic, and will need to lead a massive effort to revitalize and reshape the city, amidst a slew of other pressing issues. Before you head to the polls (early voting starts October 23rd; the general election is November 2nd), get informed.

Have an election-related question? Email [email protected] (subject line: Ask a Politics Reporter)

WHERE DO I VOTE? 🏫

• You can find your early voting and Election Day polling sites here (they will likely differ)

KEY DATES 📅

• Early voting: October 23rd through October 31st
• Last day to postmark or deliver absentee ballot in person: November 2nd
• Election Day: November 2nd (polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.)

NYC'S NEXT MAYOR 🏛️

• Curtis Sliwa’s Long, Strange, Sometimes Fabricated Road To Becoming A 2021 Mayoral Candidate
• "We've Been There": Why A Second Black Mayoralty Is Inspiring A Mix Of Hope And Skepticism
• Eric Adams, Once A Rebel Cop, May Soon Control The NYPD. What Happens Next?
• But wait... What Does The Mayor of New York City Do?

GUIDE TO DEBATES 📺

• Tuesday, October 19th: Public Advocate debate (Devi Nampiaparampil and Jumaane Williams) on Spectrum News NY1 (7 - 8 p.m.)

• Wednesday, October 20th: Mayoral debate (Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa) on WNBC-TV, Telemundo 47 (7 - 8 p.m.)

  • Highlights From The First Adams Vs. Sliwa Mayoral Debate

• Tuesday, October 26th: Mayoral debate (Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa) on WABC-TV, Univision 41 Nueva York, 1010-WINS (7 - 8 p.m.)

  • What We Learned From The Final Adams Vs. Sliwa Mayoral Debate

WHEN WILL WE KNOW THE WINNER? 🕑

• Barring any surprises, we'll know the results the night of November 2nd. There will still be outstanding absentee ballots, so the results will be unofficial, but winners will be declared.

SO WHAT'S ON MY BALLOT? 🗳️

• See your sample ballot here

• Mayor

  • Eric Adams (Democratic Party)
  • Raja Flores (Humanity United Party)
  • Quanda Francis (Empowerment Party)
  • Fernando Mateo (Save Our City Party)
  • William Pepitone (Conservative Party)
  • Stacey Prussman (Libertarian Party)
  • Cathy Rojas (Party for Socialism & Liberation)
  • Curtis Sliwa (Republican Party & Independent)
  • Skiboky Stora (Out Lawbreaker Party)

• Ballot Proposals

  • A Breakdown Of The Five Proposals Appearing On Your November Ballot

• Borough President

  • Who Is Running For Bronx Borough President?

    • Democratic – Vanessa L. Gibson
    • Republican – Janelle King
    • Conservative – Sammy Ravelo

  • Who's Running For Brooklyn Borough President?

    • Democratic – Antonio Reynoso
    • Republican – Menachem M. Raitport
    • Conservative – Menachem M. Raitport
    • Voices for Change – Shanduke L. McPhatter
    • Rent Is 2 Damn High – Anthony T. Jones

  • Who's Running For Manhattan Borough President?

    • Democratic – Mark D. Levine
    • Republican - Louis Puliafito
    • Libertarian - Michael Lewyn

  • Who's Running For Queens Borough President?

    • Democratic – Donovan J. Richards Jr.
    • Republican/Save Our City – Thomas J. Zmich
    • Conservative – Thomas J. Zmich

  • Who Is Running For Staten Island Borough President?

    • Democratic – Mark S. Murphy
    • Republican – Vito Fossella
    • Conservative – Leticia M. Remauro
    • Staten Island 1st – Mark S. Murphy

  • What Does A Borough President Actually Do?

• Judges

  • Who Are The Judges On Your Ballot?

• City Comptroller

  • What Is A Comptroller & Why Should You Care?

    • Democratic - Brad Lander
    • Republican - Daby Benjamine Carreras
    • Conservative - Paul A. Rodriguez
    • Libertarian/Independent - John A. Tabacco
    • Save Our City - Daby Benjamine Carreras

• Public Advocate

  • What Does A Public Advocate Do?

  • Who's Running For Public Advocate?

    • Democratic - Jumaane D. Williams
    • Republican - Dr. Devi Elizabeth Nampiaparampil
    • Conservative - Anthony L. Herbert
    • Libertarian - Devin W. Balkind
    • Save Our City - Dr. Devi Elizabeth Nampiaparampil
    • Independent - Anthony L. Herbert

• District Attorney

  • Brooklyn

    • Democratic - Eric Gonzalez

  • Manhattan

    • Democratic - Alvin Bragg
    • Republican - Thomas Kenniff

• City Council Member

  • Look up your council member candidates here

• There is also a special election in Manhattan's 30th Senate District and the Bronx's 86th Assembly District. While Democrat Yudelka Tapia is running unopposed for the Bronx seat, Democrat Cordell Cleare has competition from Republican Oz Sultan and Hope 4 NY change candidate Shana Harmongoff.

READING LIST 📰

• Gracie Mansion Is Amazing. So Why Have Mayors Turned It Down From The Start?
• Will the next mayor live in Gracie Mansion? Adams and Sliwa respond.
• Facing Questions About Where He Lives, Eric Adams Invites Reporters To Brooklyn Home
• The Next City Council Set To Be Most Diverse, Progressive, And Hold First-Ever Female Majority
• There Are More Locations For Early Voting In NYC, Including Dozens Of Schools
• Here Are Some De Blasio Administration Policies Eric Adams Will Likely Change As NYC Mayor
• Public Advocate Jumaane Williams Eyes Run For Governor
• Is NYC About To Get Its First Bike Mayor?
• Republicans Hope To Hold On In Two Competitive NYC Council Races
• You can find all of our Election 2021 coverage here

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