The 2025 New York City Public Advocate election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is running for a second full term. However, Jumaane Williams is next in line to be acting mayor if Eric Adams resigns following his indictment.[1]
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Democratic primary
editCandidates
editDeclared
edit- Theo Chino, computer engineer, former campaign manager during the 2009 Assembly of French Citizens Abroad election[2]
- Marty Dolan, financial advisor, congressional candidate for NY-14 in 2024[3]
- Jenifer Rajkumar, state assemblymember from the 38th district (2021–present)[4] (previously ran for comptroller)[5]
- Calvin Sun, physician[6]
- Jumaane Williams, incumbent public advocate[7] (would withdraw from the race if he replaced Adams as mayor)[1]
Filed paperwork
edit- Christian Matthew, pastor, gun violence advocate[8]
Endorsements
editJenifer Rajkumar
- State legislators
- Joseph Addabbo Jr., state senator from the 15th district (2009-present)[9]
- Sam Berger, state assemblymember from the 27th district (2023-present)[9]
- Nily Rozic, state assemblymember from the 25th district (2013-present)[9]
- David Weprin, state assemblymember from the 24th district (2010-present)[9]
- City councilmembers
- Robert Holden, councilmember from the 30th district (2018-present)[9]
Jumaane Williams
- State legislators
- Khaleel Anderson, state assemblymember from the 31st district (2020-present)[10]
- Borough presidents
- Donovan Richards, Borough President of Queens (2020-present)[10]
- City councilmembers
- Selvena Brooks-Powers, councilmember from the 31st district (2021-present)[10]
Republican primary
editDeclared
edit- Angela Aquino[11]
References
edit- ^ a b Zanger, Jesse (September 26, 2024). "What happens if NYC Mayor Eric Adams resigns or leaves office? - CBS New York". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "Theo Chino — Candidate for NYC Public Advocate 2025". Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ Swanson, Emily (October 8, 2024). "Marty Dolan, who unsuccessfully challenged U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, announces candidacy for NYC public advocate – Bronx Times". www.bxtimes.com. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ "Queens Assemblywoman explores run for city comptroller". NY1. July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ Brosnan, Erica (January 27, 2025). "Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar exits comptroller race, launches public advocate campaign". Spectrum News NY1. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ "Calvin Sun for NYC - Dr. Calvin Sun for NYC Public Advocate". July 16, 2024. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
- ^ Max, Ben (October 30, 2023). "The Left Can't Find Anyone to Challenge Eric Adams". New York. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Candidates List | New York City Campaign Finance Board". www.nyccfb.info. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Motherway, Colum (February 4, 2025). "Rajkumar gains strong endorsements from Queens officials in Public Advocate race". QNS. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
- ^ a b c Schilling, John (February 7, 2025). "Jumaane Williams and Jenifer Rajkumar Boast Endorsements for Public Advocate". The Wave. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
- ^ Swanson, Emily (December 16, 2024). ""Is he Black?": Public advocate candidate questions Jumaane Williams' identity and connection to Black community – Bronx Times". www.bxtimes.com. Retrieved December 30, 2024.