{"id":472414,"date":"2025-06-22T11:02:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T15:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/elections-2025-these-are-the-candidates-for-mayor-of-new-york-and-their-main-proposals\/"},"modified":"2025-06-22T11:02:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T15:02:37","slug":"elections-2025-these-are-the-candidates-for-mayor-of-new-york-and-their-main-proposals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/international\/elections-2025-these-are-the-candidates-for-mayor-of-new-york-and-their-main-proposals\/","title":{"rendered":"Elections 2025: These are the candidates for Mayor of New York and their main proposals"},"content":{"rendered":"New York.<\/strong> \u2014 The mayoral elections in New York<\/a> are marked this year by intense competition and a wide variety of profiles that reflect the fragmentation of the electorate. From historical figures to new progressive and conservative leaders, the race towards June 24th has become one of the most watched in the country.\n\nPublic debate revolves around crucial issues such as urban safety, access to housing, transportation, administrative efficiency, and social rights. Below, we present an updated and optimized summary to learn who the main candidates are seeking to govern the most populous city in the United States.\n\n\n

Independent Candidates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Eric Adams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eric Adams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\nActing mayor and former Democrat. He seeks reelection as an independent after being exonerated of federal corruption charges. His campaign focuses on citizen security, infrastructure modernization, and affordable housing policies. Adams claims that his experience during the pandemic positions him as the candidate with the greatest capacity to respond.\n\n\n

Jim Walden<\/strong>
Lawyer and former federal prosecutor. He presents himself as an anti-corruption alternative and proposes an approach based on transparency, administrative efficiency, and public-private partnerships to address challenges such as access to housing and urban transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Democratic Party Candidates<\/h3>\n\n\nAndrew Cuomo<\/strong>
Former Governor of New York State. He promotes a management focused on crime control and investment in infrastructure. He defends his executive experience, although his candidacy is marked by the sexual harassment scandal that led him to resign in 2021. He bets on a narrative of political redemption and leadership capacity.\n\nZohran Mamdani<\/strong>
State Assemblyman for Queens and a figure in the progressive wing. His platform includes free public transportation, rent freezes, community supermarkets, and greater urban equity. He is backed by unions and social organizations such as the Working Families Party.\n\n\n

Adrienne Adams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Adrienne<\/figure>\n\n\n


President of the Municipal Council. She defends a candidacy focused on institutional stability and social dialogue. She proposes reforms in the budget, educational scholarships, and strengthening of community associations.<\/p>\n\nJessica Ramos<\/strong>
State Senator, recognized for her work on labor and immigration issues. She promotes the expansion of childcare, mental health, and anti-discrimination programs. She advocates for rent regulation and policies in defense of workers.\n\nBrad Lander<\/strong>
City Comptroller. His campaign revolves around fiscal transparency, audits, procurement reform, and citizen control of the budget. On June 17th, he was briefly detained during a protest in support of migrants in Manhattan.\n\nZellnor Myrie<\/strong>
State Senator for Brooklyn. He promotes the construction of affordable housing, free education, and community safety policies. He drives judicial reforms such as the sealing of records for rehabilitated people.\n\nScott Stringer<\/strong>
Former city comptroller. Proposes reorganizing municipal contracts, improving the efficiency of public spending, and promoting investment in sustainability and infrastructure.\n\n\n

Michael Blake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Michael Blake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n


State ex-assemblyman and political strategist. Focuses on strengthening social services, reducing taxes for the middle class, and supporting small and medium-sized businesses.<\/p>\n\nWhitney Tilson<\/strong>
Private investor. Proposes to improve public education, promote charter schools, control administrative spending, and foster technological entrepreneurship.\n\n\n

Republican Party Candidate<\/h3>\n\n\nCurtis Sliwa<\/strong>
Founder of the Guardian Angels and media figure. He focuses his proposal on public safety, expansion of police patrols, and restriction of electronic devices for minors. He defends strict measures against crime and control of irregular migration.\n\n\n

Why is Eric Adams running as an independent?<\/h3>\n\n\nThe current mayor disassociated himself from the Democratic Party after being exonerated from a federal investigation. According to media outlets such as Reuters<\/em> and Associated Press<\/em>, this decision would allow him to attract votes beyond the traditional Democratic electorate, encompassing independent and moderate Republican sectors.\n\n\n

Main campaign axes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Cuomo:<\/strong> Efficient management, security, and union alliances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mamdani:<\/strong> Universal public services, social justice, and housing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Adrienne Adams and Lander:<\/strong> Fiscal transparency, education, and governance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Jessica Ramos and Myrie:<\/strong> Labor rights, mental health, and rent regulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sliwa:<\/strong> Urban security, patrolling, and immigration control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Adams:<\/strong> Continuity, post-COVID leadership, and cross-cutting policies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Influence of unions and social organizations<\/h3>\n\n\nPublic sector unions and labor guilds have aligned with progressive candidates. The *Working Families Party* supports Mamdani and Lander, while Latino, African American, and Jewish coalitions are promoting agendas of inclusion and community representation in the electoral process.\n\n\n

    \nWhen are the mayoral elections?\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • The general election<\/strong> will be on Tuesday, June 24, 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Early voting<\/strong> took place between June 17 and 22.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • There will be no voting on Monday 23<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • On election day, the polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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