Mayoral Candidates

Zohran Mamdani is a New York State Assemblymember representing District 36 and a Democratic Socialist running for Mayor of New York City.

• Background: Born in Uganda to Indian parents and raised in New York City after living in Cape Town. Son of filmmaker Mira Nair and academic Mahmood Mamdani.
• Career: Worked as a foreclosure prevention housing counselor before entering politics. Graduated from Bronx High School of Science and Bowdoin College.
• Time in Office: Assumed office January 1, 2021 after defeating four-term incumbent Aravella Simotas. Member of multiple Assembly committees.
• Major Accomplishments: Won New York's first fare-free bus pilot and helped taxi drivers achieve over $450 million in debt relief through hunger strike.
• Current Platform: Campaigning to lower costs for working-class New Yorkers through rent freezes, fare-free buses, city-owned grocery stores, and taxing wealth.

Curtis Sliwa is running for Mayor of New York City to empower the ones who power it everyday.

• Background: Curtis Sliwa founded the Guardian Angels in 1979 at age 24 to combat rising crime in NYC. Starting with the "Rock Brigade" at a Bronx McDonald's and evolving into the "Magnificent 13" patrolling trains and protecting LGBTQ individuals, the initiative grew into an international movement.
• Career: As founder of the Guardian Angels, Sliwa expanded the organization from 13 members to hundreds internationally, providing crime prevention, youth mentoring, and community services. He later became a broadcaster and has previously run for mayor as the Republican nominee.
• Time in Office: Curtis Sliwa has never held elected office, but brings a fresh perspective as a political outsider who understands the challenges facing everyday New Yorkers, particularly those who feel one paycheck away from being pushed out of the city.
• Major Accomplishments: He has led numerous public safety initiatives, organizing communities to step up against crime and quality of life issues while consistently advocating for crime victims and vulnerable communities.
• Current Platform: Curtis is focused on making New York safer and more affordable. His platform consists of four main points: affordable housing, public safety, education, and revive nyc: his economic agenda, which is focused on housing and helping small businesses.

Eric Adams is running for a second term as Mayor of New York City.

• Background: Like many New Yorkers, Eric Adams grew up facing adversity in Brownsville and South Jamaica, raised by a single mother who cleaned houses to support her six children. Experiencing violence from a police officer as a teenager, Eric decided to reform the police department from within, later joining the NYPD and founded 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement.
• Career: Eric built his reputation as a reform-minded police officer, State Senator, and Brooklyn Borough President, consistently advocating for public safety and community empowerment.
• Time in Office: Eric Adams currently serves as Mayor of New York and has served as Brooklyn Borough President since 2014, following four terms as a New York State Senator, bringing extensive experience in both law enforcement and public service.
• Major Accomplishments: He has championed police reform and public safety initiatives, promoted healthy living and wellness programs, and worked to create more affordable housing opportunities.
• Current Platform: Eric is committed to building a safer, fairer city with focus on public safety, economic recovery, affordable housing, and education reform.

Jim Walden is running for Mayor of New York City after serving as a nationally recognized trial lawyer and anti-corruption advocate.

• Background: As a dedicated public servant, Jim has spent his career fighting for justice and taking on tough legal battles to protect New Yorkers.
• Career: Jim built his reputation as a leading trial lawyer, fighting corruption and standing up for vulnerable communities throughout New York City.
• Time in Office: Jim Walden has not previously held elected office, bringing a fresh perspective as a political outsider with extensive legal and advocacy experience.
• Major Accomplishments: He secured better housing conditions for over 400,000 public housing tenants, held corporate and government institutions accountable, and shaped landmark legislation.
• Current Platform: Jim is focused on delivering real solutions for public safety, affordable housing, economic growth, and fighting corruption in New York City.

Andrew Cuomo is running for Mayor of New York City after serving as the 56th Governor of New York State from 2011 to 2021.

• Background: Born in Queens to a proud Italian-American family, Andrew is the son of former Governor Mario Cuomo and learned early about public service.
• Career: After law school, Cuomo founded HELP, a homeless shelter organization, and served as HUD Secretary under President Clinton.
• Time in Office: Cuomo served as Attorney General from 2007-2010 and Governor from 2011-2021, implementing progressive policies and infrastructure improvements.
• Major Accomplishments: As Governor, he achieved marriage equality, $15 minimum wage, and led New York through the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Current Platform: Cuomo is campaigning on making NYC more affordable and fighting antisemitism while bringing his proven leadership to City Hall.