NYC Turnout Doubles – NBC New York
- New York City's mayoral primary is underway,and early voting is off to a strong start.
- According to the NYC Board of Elections, the early voting numbers nearly doubled the turnout from the same day in 2021, when 16,687 votes were cast.
- melissa Russo of NBC News 4 New york reported that the Democratic primary is tightening between Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani,considered the front-runners.
New York City’s mayoral primary is seeing a massive surge, as early voting numbers have nearly doubled those of 2021. Over 30,000 New Yorkers cast their ballots on the first day of early voting, signaling intense interest in this year’s election. with a crowded field of Democratic candidates, the race is heating up, and key contenders like Cuomo and Mamdani take centre stage. The increased voter engagement also reflects a rise in debate viewership, suggesting heightened civic interest. News Directory 3 has the latest figures on the early voting turnout by borough and the potential impact on the November election. Early voting continues through June 22, and the primary is June 24. Discover what’s next as the election unfolds and shapes the city’s future.
Early Voting Sees Surge in NYC Mayoral Primary
Updated June 15,2025
New York City’s mayoral primary is underway,and early voting is off to a strong start. The New york City Board of Elections reported that more than 30,000 New Yorkers cast their ballots on Saturday, the first day of early voting for the 2025 primary. This figure represents a significant increase in voter engagement compared to the 2021 primary election.
According to the NYC Board of Elections, the early voting numbers nearly doubled the turnout from the same day in 2021, when 16,687 votes were cast. the increase suggests heightened interest in this year’s mayoral race, which features 11 Democratic candidates. While the field is broad, polling indicates a close contest between a few leading contenders.
melissa Russo of NBC News 4 New york reported that the Democratic primary is tightening between Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani,considered the front-runners. The candidates are scheduled to participate in another debate.
Here’s a breakdown of the June 14 early voting numbers by borough:
- manhattan: 10,003
- Bronx: 2,698
- Brooklyn: 10,244
- Queens: 6,470
- Staten Island: 1,138
The increased early voting turnout mirrors a rise in debate viewership. The first primary debate, held June 4 and moderated by NBC New York/Telemundo 47 and Politico, saw a 47% increase in viewership.
Of New York City’s approximately eight million residents, less than five million are registered to vote, according to state data. In the 2021 primary, about one million people voted, and 1.1 million voted in the general election.
Early voting continues through June 22. Primary day is June 24. Note that early voting locations may differ from primary day polling sites.
The Democratic primary winner will likely face incumbent Mayor Eric Adams in November. Adams, a first-term mayor, is running on the Independent ticket after bypassing the primary. His decision follows a scandal involving criminal charges related to alleged bribes, which were later dismissed by the Department of Justice.
What’s next
The coming days will reveal if the early voting surge translates into higher overall turnout. The mayoral primary election will shape the city’s political landscape for years to come, and the candidates are vying for the chance to address key issues facing New Yorkers.