The New York City mayoral election is a quadrennial event where registered voters in the five boroughs elect the Mayor of New York City. This individual serves as the chief executive of the city, responsible for overseeing city agencies, proposing budgets, and enacting local laws. The election typically involves a primary where candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties compete to secure their party's nomination, followed by a general election where the party nominees face off against each other and any independent candidates. Due to the city's heavily Democratic leaning, the Democratic primary is often considered the most decisive stage of the election. The winner serves a four-year term and is eligible to run for re-election once.
