NYC Mayor election: When do polls close and when will results be announced?

The NYC mayoral election is taking place with Democrat Zohran Mamdani, independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa hoping to gain majority.

Published on: Nov 5, 2025, 05:37:23 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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NYC Mayoral election 2025: The New York City mayoral election is taking place today with Democrat Zohran Mamdani, independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa hoping to gain majority.

Voters fill out their ballot on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (AP)

When do polls close in NYC?

Polls across NYC's five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island) are open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM ET.

All voters in line by 9:00 PM will be allowed to cast ballots, even if processing extends beyond closing.

When will NYC results be announced?

The NYC Board of Elections will begin releasing vote tallies shortly after polls close at 9:00 PM ET, starting with early voting and mail-in ballots. In the June 2025 Democratic primary, over a third of votes were reported almost immediately, with 93% tabulated by midnight.

Major outlets (eg AP, NYT, CBS) typically project a winner soon after 9:00 PM if the margin is clear - Eric Adams was declared the winner in 2021 just 10-20 minutes after closing. However, in a close race, it could take hours or days to finalize due to absentee ballot processing.

Expect preliminary updates by 9:30-10:00 PM ET, with most results by late night unless contested.

For real-time updates, check sources like the NYC Board of Elections website or live coverage from the Hindustan Times.

A victory for Mamdani would give the city its first Muslim mayor and its youngest leader in generations, while elevating the democratic socialist to political stardom and giving his brand of economic populism one of the most visible political perches in America.

If Cuomo comes out on top, he will have staged a remarkable political comeback four years after resigning as governor over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations.

Mamdani and Cuomo voted on Tuesday morning in Queens and Manhattan, respectively, while Sliwa had already cast his ballot during early voting.

(With AP inputs)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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