Here Are The Races On The Ballot In NYC's Primary Elections

NEW YORK, NY— New York voters head to the polls in a primary election shaped by competing political factions, heavy outside spending, and tests of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s influence across several closely watched congressional races.

To find where to vote on Election Day, New Yorkers can use the New York City Board of Elections “Poll Site Locator,” which allows voters to enter their address to view their assigned polling place, hours and accessibility information.

The New York State Board of Elections also provides a voter lookup tool that confirms registration status and polling location details.

After finding your district, use Patch's NYC election guide to enter your borough and district number, and see the full list of candidates on your ballot.

Editor's Note: NYC Board of Election's latest list of candidates was printed as of May 7 at 4:01 PM; candidate information reflects the data available at the time of publication and may not include subsequent withdrawals, substitutions or updates.

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Turnout Lower Than Last Year

Election officials reported about 24,000 ballots cast in the first three hours of voting across New York City, according to the Board of Elections, a pace that reflects lower overall turnout compared with last year’s mayoral primary.

Early voting figures also showed a steep decline, with participation down more than 76 percent citywide compared with the previous year’s contested mayoral race.

The lower turnout has emerged as a central factor in several competitive Democratic primaries, where progressive candidates backed by Mamdani are challenging establishment incumbents and allies.

Weather conditions have added another variable to turnout expectations, with forecasts calling for rain in parts of New York City during voting hours. Analysts have noted that inclement weather can modestly reduce participation, particularly among older voters, though expanded early voting and mail-in ballots have lessened that effect in recent cycles.

Progressive And Establishment Democrats Clash

In Manhattan and the Bronx, State Assembly candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier, endorsed by Mamdani, is attempting to unseat Representative Adriano Espaillat in New York’s 13th Congressional District. The race has drawn significant outside spending, including support from pro-Israel aligned groups backing Espaillat and progressive-aligned organizations supporting his challenger.

Avila Chevalier has campaigned on a platform aligned with democratic socialist organizations, while Espaillat, a longtime incumbent and chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, has emphasized his legislative record and support for a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

In Brooklyn and Queens, another high-profile contest is unfolding in New York’s 7th Congressional District, where Mamdani has endorsed Assemblywoman Claire Valdez against Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and City Council Member Julie Won.

The race has become a contest between progressive organizing networks and more traditional Democratic coalitions, with relatively narrow policy differences but competing political alliances.

In Manhattan’s 10th Congressional District, former city Comptroller Brad Lander is challenging Representative Dan Goldman, focusing in part on foreign policy positions and criticism of Goldman’s support from donors aligned with pro-Israel advocacy networks.

Goldman has defended his record and emphasized his legislative focus.

In the 12th Congressional District, which covers central Manhattan and is open due to the retirement of Representative Jerrold Nadler, a crowded field includes Assembly Members Micah Lasher and Alex Bores, as well as other notable candidates.

Spending Surges Past Tens Of Millions

The race has attracted substantial outside spending, including millions of dollars from technology industry interests and independent political groups.

Across the city’s congressional contests, outside spending has surpassed tens of millions of dollars, with reports indicating more than $50 million combined across key races.

Major donors and political action committees have backed competing candidates, amplifying disputes over issues including artificial intelligence regulation, foreign policy, and party ideology.

The election also includes a closely watched State Senate primary in Queens, where incumbent Jessica Ramos faces challenger Jessica González-Rojas. The race has drawn attention from progressive organizations and labor groups, with additional late-stage spending from outside political committees.