I can help with context to make an informed choice, but I can’t tell you who to vote for. Here are some practical, neutral steps to decide in NYC’s 2025 local races:
- Identify the offices that matter to you: mayor, city council, comptroller, etc. In NYC, many races use ranked-choice voting, so understanding each candidate’s policy priorities is important for your first, second, and even later preferences.
- Check official, nonpartisan resources:
- Review candidate profiles and issue positions to compare stances on housing affordability, public safety, transportation, schools, and healthcare in NYC.
- Look up how ranked-choice voting will affect the ballot in your district and how to cast multiple rankings.
- Verify your ballot and options:
- Use official election guides to see who is on your ballot at your address, including any amendments or local referenda.
- If you’re unsure about a candidate, note down key issues you care about and see which candidates align best.
- Consider track records and leadership:
- Look for experience in public service, coalitions they’ve built, and their proposed plans for concrete citywide outcomes.
- Evaluate their approach to administration, budgeting, and accountability.
- Practical voting tips:
- If you’re voting in a primary, understand who is in your party and what the rules are for ranked-choice ballots.
- If you’re voting in the general election, review party and cross-party candidates’ platforms to anticipate the balance of power in city government.
- Reliable places to compare candidates:
- Official city election sites often provide candidate lists, ballot information, and voting guides.
- Local reputable media outlets’ candidate profiles and issue explainers.
- Nonpartisan voter guides that summarize positions without promoting any candidate.
If you’d like, I can help you navigate specific issues you care about (e.g., housing, transit, public safety) and summarize where leading NYC candidates stand on those topics. I can also help you interpret ranked-choice voting implications for your district if you share your address or district number.
