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Cuomo on the Ballot? Adams as a Republican? Candidates Have Limited Options and Little Time
Jumping into the Democratic primary, running as an independent, switching parties or going with a third party all have their own requirements This article originally appeared in The City. By Rachel Holliday Smith NEW YORK - In a typical New York City election year, the mayoral race is effectively over by the June primary — when the Democratic nominee is chosen, essentially anointing the mayor-elect in this deep blue city. But 2025 is hardly a typical political season. Mayor Eric Adams, once a registered Republican, has hinted at switching parties for his reelection while aligning himself with President-elect Donald Trump. And a big name in New York politics, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, is making moves to join the race, but is mum on how or when. There are a lot of unknowns heading into 2025, but we know this for sure: The roadmap for when candidates must legally get on the ballot, and how they can jump into the race as an ind...
