New Yorkers turned out in record numbers during the early voting period for the city’s 2025 mayoral election. Over nine days, 735,317 voters cast their ballots across the five boroughs, the highest early voting total in a non-presidential election since the system’s launch in 2019.
Brooklyn led the city with 243,737 early votes, followed by Manhattan at 212,679 and Queens with 166,519. The Bronx and Staten Island recorded 58,661 and 53,721 early votes, respectively. Analysts note that early voting has become increasingly popular, particularly among older voters, new registrants, and residents living near polling locations.
Sunday, the final day of early voting, saw a surge in participation, with more than 150,000 ballots cast citywide, double the number from the first day. Lines were reported at multiple polling sites, reflecting the urgency among voters to participate before Election Day.
Only presidential elections have previously drawn higher early voting turnout in the city, highlighting the significance of this year’s mayoral race. Compared with the 2021 mayoral election, early participation this year is more than four times higher, when only 169,879 voters cast early ballots.
Polls will reopen for Election Day on Tuesday, November 4, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering voters one final opportunity to have their say in the nationally watched contest.
The surge in early voting comes amid a competitive three-way race for mayor, reflecting broader public engagement as New Yorkers prepare to select their next city leader.
