NYC mayoral election results & early voting: what to know right now

Early voting is officially underway in New York City and New Jersey, setting the stage for the New York mayor election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. There are no official NYC mayoral election results yet—tabulation begins after polls close on Election Night—but the first wave of turnout data and key deadlines offer a clear picture of what’s ahead for voters on both sides of the Hudson.

Early voting NYC: hours, turnout and where to go

New York City’s early voting window runs Saturday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 2. You must vote at your assigned early voting site, which may differ from your Election Day location. Day-one check-ins topped 79,000 citywide, with the borough breakdown led by Manhattan (~24k), followed by Brooklyn (~22k), Queens (~19k), The Bronx (~7.8k) and Staten Island (~6.4k). Those figures are unofficial and will continue to update as daily reports come in.

NYC early voting hours (General Election 2025)

• Sat Oct 25: 9 AM–5 PM

• Sun Oct 26: 9 AM–5 PM

• Mon Oct 27: 9 AM–5 PM

• Tue Oct 28: 10 AM–8 PM

• Wed Oct 29: 10 AM–8 PM

• Thu Oct 30: 9 AM–5 PM

• Fri Oct 31: 8 AM–4 PM

• Sat Nov 1: 9 AM–5 PM

• Sun Nov 2: 9 AM–5 PM

Helpful tips for NYC voters

• Bring a sample ballot if you’ve reviewed one; it speeds things up.

• If you requested an absentee or early-mail ballot but decide to vote in person, expect to use an affidavit ballot.

• Lines are often shortest on weekday afternoons and evenings.

NYC mayor election: candidates, calendar and how results will flow

The New York mayor election is on Tuesday, Nov. 4 (6 AM–9 PM ET). With the incumbent no longer in the race, the field is headlined by Democrat Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and independent Andrew Cuomo. New York City does not use ranked-choice voting in the general election; the candidate with the most votes wins.

When do NYC mayoral election results arrive?

• Early voting and Election Day machine results begin posting shortly after 9 PM ET on Nov. 4.

• Absentee/early-mail ballots that arrive on time are tallied as they’re validated, and late-arriving, timely postmarked ballots can add to totals in the days that follow.

• Expect unofficial results on Election Night, with updates as outstanding ballots are processed.

Early voting NJ: dates, hours and what’s on the ballot

For early voting in NJ, every county is operating vote-center sites from Saturday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 2. Voters can cast a machine ballot at any designated early voting location in their county. Standard statewide hours are 10 AM–8 PM Monday–Saturday and 10 AM–6 PM Sunday. New Jersey’s General Election Day is also Tuesday, Nov. 4 (6 AM–8 PM ET).

Key notes for New Jersey voters

• You can choose any early voting site within your county—convenient if you work far from home.

• If you received a mail ballot but haven’t returned it, rules may require a provisional ballot if you vote in person.

• Secure drop boxes remain available throughout the early voting period.

Key dates & deadlines at a glance

What today’s numbers suggest—and what to watch

The opening-day NYC participation—nearly 80,000 early check-ins—signals high interest in the nyc mayoral election and mirrors recent cycles where weekend kickoffs produce the largest early surges. Watch for:

• Midweek evening spikes (extended hours on Tue/Wed can lift turnout).

• Mail-ballot returns trending upward as Election Day approaches.

• Borough-level patterns that hint at each campaign’s ground game.

nyc mayoral election results

• There are no NYC mayoral election results yet. Counting starts after polls close on Nov. 4.

• Early voting NYC continues through Nov. 2 with set hours by day; go to your assigned early site.

• Early voting NJ runs the same dates, with uniform hours and the flexibility to vote at any county site.

• If you’ve already requested a mail ballot, follow instructions closely; if you pivot to in-person voting, be prepared for an affidavit or provisional ballot process.

Stay patient with lines, double-check your poll site, and make a plan now—whether that’s early voting this week or casting your ballot on Election Day.