The term "New York City mayoral election" refers to the organized electoral process through which voters in New York City select their mayor, the chief executive of the city. This election occurs every four years, typically in early November following the U.S. presidential election year, with the elected mayor assuming office at the start of the next calendar year[3]. The mayor oversees the administration of the city’s government, working alongside various agencies, the City Council, and borough presidents to manage New York City's complex urban infrastructure, economy, and public services[9]. Historically, New York City mayoral elections have been held since the consolidation of the five boroughs into Greater New York in 1898, with Robert A. Van Wyck as the first mayor of the consolidated city[3]. The election system has evolved, and since 2019, New York City primaries—including those for mayor—use ranked-choice voting (RCV). This system allows voters to rank up to five candidates by preference, ensuring that the winner garners broad support by redistributing votes from eliminated candidates until one obtains a majority[1][8]. This reform was intended to reduce costly runoffs, increase voter turnout, and better reflect voter preferences[4]. The 2025 mayoral election, scheduled for November 4, 2025, features notable candidates such as Democratic state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo running as an independent, and Republican Curtis Sliwa, highlighting a competitive and diverse political landscape[6][7]. The election’s use of RCV in primaries but not in the general election reflects ongoing debates about electoral reform complexity, especially due to New York’s fusion voting system, where candidates can appear on multiple party lines[4]. New York City’s mayoral election is a critical political event with significant implications for governance, urban policy, and business, attracting attention from stakeholders in technology, infrastructure, and public administration sectors. The election process embodies a mix of historic