2025-nyc-mayoral-primary

NYC Mayoral Primary Quick Guide

Quick facts about voting

**Key Links:** [Find your polling place](https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc/) | [Register to vote](https://e-register.vote.nyc/) | [Check registration](https://amiregistered.vote.nyc/) | [Request mail ballot](https://requestballot.vote.nyc/) • **When:** Early voting June 14-22, Primary Day June 24. [Check hours here](https://www.vote.nyc/elections) • **Who can vote:** Must be registered Democrat (Republicans/unaffiliated can't vote in Dem primary). Deadline to register was June 14. • **Where:** [Look up your polling location](https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc/) - early voting location may differ from Primary Day • **How:** Ranked-choice voting - rank up to 5 candidates in order of preference. **Read below for a quick prompt for researching and building your ballot with an AI Deep Research query.**

My 2025 NYC Mayoral Primary Ballot (Deep Research Prompt)

The goal of the prompt below is to allow you to quickly and easily find a slate of ranked choice candidates that expresses your political preferences.

Instructions

Fill out the following two sections and then copy/paste into your Deep Research AI tool of choice (e.g. ChatGPT Deep Research.)

Your Information (Fill This Out First)

My Priority Issues (rank these 1-5 by importance to you)

1. [Issue Name] - My position: [your specific stance] - Deal-breaker level: [High/Medium/Low]
2. [Issue Name] - My position: [your specific stance] - Deal-breaker level: [High/Medium/Low]
3. [Issue Name] - My position: [your specific stance] - Deal-breaker level: [High/Medium/Low]
4. [Issue Name] - My position: [your specific stance] - Deal-breaker level: [High/Medium/Low]
5. [Issue Name] - My position: [your specific stance] - Deal-breaker level: [High/Medium/Low]

My Non-Negotiables

• I cannot accept any candidate who: [specific positions or actions you cannot support]
• Automatic disqualifiers: [any scandals, endorsements, or behaviors that eliminate a candidate]

My Voting Strategy Preferences (change these defaults if you prefer a different approach)

• Electability vs. Perfect Match: Balanced approach - prioritize candidates who both align with my values AND have a realistic chance of winning
• Risk Tolerance: Focus primarily on viable candidates, but include 1-2 long-shot candidates if they strongly match my values
• Representation Priorities: No specific requirements, but consider diversity of experience and background as a positive tie-breaker

Tie-Breakers (change these defaults if you have stronger preferences)

• Slight preference for candidates who: have executive experience, build broad coalitions, and have endorsements from organizations I trust

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Instructions for AI

NYC’s 2025 Mayoral Democratic Primary uses ranked choice voting. Research all eligible candidates and create a strategic ranked choice ballot that matches the user’s preferences above.

Research Requirements

• Use only current, verified information from 2024-2025
• Cross-reference candidate positions from multiple sources
• Include recent polling data and key endorsements
• Note any recent position changes or controversies
• Assess each candidate’s realistic chances of winning

Strategic Considerations Required

• Electability Assessment: Which candidates have realistic paths to victory?
• Coalition Building: Should any candidates be ranked higher for strategic reasons?
• Ranked Choice Strategy: How does the elimination process affect optimal ranking?
• Spoiler Prevention: How to avoid inadvertently helping least-preferred candidates?

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REQUIRED RESPONSE FORMAT (START WITH THIS)

🗳️ YOUR RECOMMENDED RANKED CHOICE BALLOT

1. [Candidate Name] - One sentence explaining why they’re ranked here based on issues + strategy
2. [Candidate Name] - One sentence explaining why they’re ranked here based on issues + strategy
3. [Candidate Name] - One sentence explaining why they’re ranked here based on issues + strategy
4. [Candidate Name] - One sentence explaining why they’re ranked here based on issues + strategy
5. [Candidate Name] - One sentence explaining why they’re ranked here based on issues + strategy

[Continue ranking ALL viable candidates - do not rank fewer than 5 candidates unless fewer are running]

📊 STRATEGIC SUMMARY

• Top Choice Reasoning: [Why this candidate best matches preferences + electability]
• Key Strategic Considerations: [How ranked choice dynamics affected these rankings]
• Risk Assessment: [What could go wrong with this ballot strategy]

📋 DETAILED CANDIDATE ANALYSIS

[Candidate 1 Name]

• Position alignment with your priorities: [detailed breakdown]
• Electability assessment: [polling, endorsements, fundraising, organization]
• Strategic considerations: [how they fit in ranked choice dynamics]

[Candidate 2 Name] [Same format for each candidate]

✅ FINAL CHECKLIST

Before submitting your ballot, confirm:

• You’ve ranked at least 5 candidates (if available)
• Your rankings consider both issue alignment AND electability
• You understand how your lower choices could matter in elimination rounds
• No non-negotiable deal-breakers appear on your ballot

Sources

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/nyregion/early-voting-nyc-mayor-election.html