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June 4th: NYC's Democratic Mayoral Primary Debate

Tune into the debate tonight at 7pm to learn more about the candidates and their policies.

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Jeremy Burke
June 04, 2025

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What’s happening?

  • Tonight at 7pm there is a debate between the democratic primary candidates.

  • This is a chance to learn more about the candidates’ position on issues that matter to you.

  • In order to participate in the Mayoral candidates must be on the ballot and have raised and spent $193,000.

Who’s participating?

  • Current Platform: In her 2025 mayoral campaign, Adams supports a guaranteed income program for homeless families and is running on her record as Speaker with endorsements from multiple labor unions.

  • Current Platform: Promoting jobs, justice, homes and healthcare, he is supporting New York’s middle class.

  • Current Platform: Increasing the supply of affordable housing and healthcare. Universal 3-k and increase childcare options. More affordable transportation and tax relief for lower and middle-class voters.

  • Current Platform: Brad's mayoral priorities include addressing mental illness and homelessness, building affordable housing, and bringing integrity and competence back to City Hall.

  • Current Platform: Campaigning to lower costs for working-class New Yorkers through rent freezes, fare-free buses, city-owned grocery stores, and taxing wealth.

  • Current Platform: Myrie's mayoral campaign focuses on increasing housing supply and public safety, creating new opportunities for all New Yorkers, stopping Trump, and supporting the black community.

  • Current Platform: Focuses on affordable housing, climate action, immigrant support, universal childcare, healthcare access, and prioritizing working families in city policies.

  • Current Platform: Scott's plan focuses on many topics for New York City, including public safety, addressing corruption, affordable housing, childcare reform, and improving sanitation.

  • Current Platform: Promises to cut violent crime, reduce municipal spending, address high cost of living, and improve New York City public schools.

Where can I watch?

All debates can be streamed online and do not need a subscription to view them. Use the links below to watch.

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When are the next debates?

  • Public Advocate – 1st Democratic Primary Debate

  • Comptroller – Leading Contender Democratic Primary Debate

  • Mayor – Leading Contender Democratic Primary Debate

  • Public Advocate – Leading Contender Democratic Primary Debate

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