Here Are Mayoral Races to Watch in Tuesday’s Election

Several big cities will vote on Nov. 4 for mayoral candidates. In nearly every case, the real contest is between factions of the Democratic Party.

(L–R) Mayoral candidates, independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, and Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani participate in a debate at Rockefeller Center in New York City on Oct. 16, 2025. Angelina Katsanis-Pool/Getty Images

Several major cities in the United States will vote in elections for their mayors on Nov. 4. Many of the cities are heavily populated by Democratic voters, and races for their mayoral offices involve contests between factions within the party.

The results of these elections will determine the local policies of these cities for the next four years and directly affect the lives of nearly 10 million Americans.