Summary
The Democratic Party's voter registration advantage in New York City has dropped since the last mayoral election in 2021. Despite Democrats still having more registered voters than Republicans, the gap has narrowed, highlighting potential changes in voter preferences. The upcoming mayoral race will feature Democratic Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and independent Andrew Cuomo.
Key Facts
- The Democratic Party's registration advantage in New York City has decreased since 2021.
- Currently, there are about 3.3 million registered Democrats and 559,000 registered Republicans in NYC.
- In 2021, there were nearly 3.8 million Democrats and about 564,000 Republicans.
- The election for New York City's mayor is scheduled for November 4, 2025.
- Zohran Mamdani could become the most prominent democratic socialist elected if he wins.
- Some prominent Democrats have not endorsed Mamdani, indicating internal party divisions.
- Staten Island has shown more conservative voting patterns, despite having more registered Democrats.
- The voter registration shift is part of a national trend, with losses among Latino and young voters.
