NYC Mayoral Primary 2025: Key Timelines and What to Expect
A guide to understanding New York City's pivotal election night
Key Details
• Poll closing time: 9:00 PM ET, June 24, 2025
• First results expected: Approximately 9:30 PM ET
• Final results timeline: 3-5 days for full count
• Election method: Ranked-choice voting system
Voting Process Breakdown
1. Polling hours: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM across all five boroughs
2. Early voting results: Released first after polls close
3. Mail-in ballots: Counting continues for several days
4. Ranked-choice tabulation: May require additional time
Major Candidates Overview
- Progressive candidate: Focused on housing reform and police accountability
- Moderate candidate: Campaigning on economic recovery and crime reduction
- Independent candidate: Running on government transparency platform
Results Timeline
9:00 PM: All polling locations close
9:30 PM: Initial in-person voting results
11:00 PM: Approximately 50% of precincts reporting
June 25-27: Mail ballot processing continues
June 28: Final ranked-choice calculations completed
Why This Election Matters
• Determines leadership of America's largest city
• Serves as indicator for national urban policy trends
• Tests effectiveness of ranked-choice voting system
• May influence 2026 midterm election strategies