The New York City mayoral race is heating up as the June 2025 primary election approaches. The Democratic candidates face off in their next debate tonight, and early voting starts this weekend.Eleven Democratic candidates are running to replace incumbent New York City Mayor Eric Adams in a crowded primary.

NYC mayor’s race has drawn a packed field vying to replace the incumbent, Eric Adams, and will be the marquee contest topping voters’ ballots in the June 24 Democratic primary. Adams, who is still a Democrat,

New York City’s mayoral contest has had plenty of drama ahead of the June 24 vote. The incumbent mayor, Eric Adams, decided not to participate in the Democratic primary in the wake of a corruption scandal and is running instead as an independent.