The Democratic primary early voting in 2025 in New York City ended around 5 p.m. on June 22nd (Sunday), according to the latest statistics released by the New York City Board of Elections (NYC BOE). A total of 384,338 people across the city completed early voting, nearly doubling the number from the same period in 2021, demonstrating the high intensity of this election and the willingness of voters to participate.
The voting period lasted 9 days from June 14th to the 22nd. According to the statistics based on the distribution of voting areas by the Board of Elections, Brooklyn leads with 142,735 people, followed by Manhattan with 122,642 people, Queens with 75,778 people, the Bronx with 30,816 people, and Staten Island with 12,367 people. The total number of early voters in all five boroughs reached 384,000, more than twice the total early voting turnout from four years ago.
The significant increase in early voting this time can be attributed to various factors. The intense competition among mayoral candidates, district leaders, and other local officials has drawn high public attention. Voters are also increasingly aware that major public policies such as law enforcement, safety, and budget will be impacted in the future, driving an increase in political awareness. Furthermore, the surge in young voters participating in this round of voting also contributed to the heated turnout.
The media outlet “Gothamite” recently analyzed that the Democratic mayoral primary this year is particularly intense, especially the fierce showdown between former Governor Andrew Cuomo and progressive State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, which has become the focus of voter attention and has mobilized a large number of supporters to actively participate in early voting.
Additionally, there has been a significant increase in the participation rate of young voters, with voters under the age of 44 accounting for 45% of early voting, which has become a major highlight. The media analysis indicates that the focus of young voters on progressive issues and their ability to mobilize communities have been significant drivers of this year’s voting surge.
According to the Board of Elections, the official primary election will be held on June 24th (Tuesday), with voting starting at 6 a.m. and continuing until 9 p.m.