Primary Election Reminder: Tuesday, June 25
Tuesday, June 25, is Primary Election Day in New York City. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. If you're a registered Democrat or Republican, this is your chance to choose candidates for the November general election.
New York City has used ranked choice voting (RCV) since 2021. It applies only to local primary and special elections—not to general elections or state/federal contests. RCV allows voters to rank up to five candidates in order of preference. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and their votes are redistributed based on next-choice preferences. This continues until a winner is determined.
On the Democratic ballot, the mayoral race features a wide field. According to the final Emerson College/PIX11/The Hill poll conducted June 18–20, former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo leads with 35% of first-choice support, followed closely by Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani at 32%. Comptroller Brad Lander trails at 13%, followed by City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams at 8%, Scott Stringer at 3%, and other candidates in the low single digits.
In the ranked choice voting simulation conducted alongside the poll, Mamdani finishes ahead of Cuomo, 52% to 48%, after eight rounds of redistribution. Notably, voters under 50 support Mamdani by a 2:1 margin, while Cuomo leads among voters aged 50–59 and those over 60. Mamdani also holds a 10-point lead among early voters, while Cuomo leads among those planning to vote on Election Day.
The Working Families Party has endorsed Mamdani, Ramos, and Councilmember Alexa Avilés in their respective races.
In City Council District 38, Alexa Avilés is seeking re-election on a platform focused on affordable housing, investment in public schools, and immigrant rights. She is backed by the Working Families Party, Democratic Socialists of America, State Senator Julia Salazar, and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.
Her challenger, Ling Ye, is campaigning on public safety, education reform, and economic opportunities for immigrant communities.
Judicial races also appear on the Democratic ballot. For Civil Court (1st Municipal District), candidates include Wendy Li, who is backed by the Brooklyn Democratic Party and known for her work on housing equity and language access. She faces Carmen Pacheco and Patrick Hayes Torres.
For Civil Court Judge (Countywide - Kings), voters can select two from Janice Chen, Marisa Arrabito, Susan Liebman, and Janice P. Purvis.
Other important citywide contests include Public Advocate, where incumbent Jumaane D. Williams is facing Marty Dolan and Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar. For Comptroller, the Democratic candidates are Mark Levine, Justin Brannan, Kevin Parker, and Ismael Malave Perez.
On the Republican ballot in Sunset Park, voters will decide between Peter Kefalas and Danniel Maio in the Comptroller race.
To find your polling place, visit findmypollsite.vote.nyc. To confirm your registration status, go to voterlookup.elections.ny.gov.
Weather Alert: Election Day will be dangerously hot, with temperatures expected to reach 103°F. Plan ahead, vote early if you can, and stay hydrated.
Post-Vote Perk: Show your "I Voted" sticker at Sunset Stoop (41st St & 5th Ave) to receive a complimentary beer.
This election is an important opportunity to shape the future of Sunset Park and New York City. Make your voice heard—rank your choices and vote!