New York City holds its mayoral election every four years , in November of the year immediately following a U.S. presidential election (for example: 2013, 2017, 2021, 2025, etc.).

Basic election cycle

  • The mayor is elected to a four-year term.
  • Regular elections are scheduled for early November in odd-numbered years right after presidential election years.
  • The winner takes office at the beginning of the following year, on January 1.

Term limits

  • Current law limits a New York City mayor to two consecutive four-year terms.
  • After serving two back-to-back terms, a mayor must sit out at least one full term before running again.

Recent timing example

  • The most recent mayoral election was held on November 4, 2025.
  • The winner of that race assumed office on January 1, 2026, starting a new four-year term that will run until the end of 2029.

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