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2025 United States local elections
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Mayoral elections
27 mayors in the top 100 most populous cities
  Majority party Minority party Third party
 
Party Democratic Republican Libertarian
Current mayors 64[1] 24[1] 1[1]
Mayors up 20 6 0
  Fourth party Fifth party
 
Party Independents Undeclared
Current mayors 4[1] 7[1]
Mayors up 1 0
Cities in the top 100 with mayoral elections. Click on the city names to go to that city's election page. Smaller cities will be included elsewhere in the page.

The 2025 United States local elections will be held throughout the year to elect officers of municipal and county governments.

Municipal election summary

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Consolidated city-counties will also be listed here.

Mayoral elections

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City Date Type Incumbent[1] Notes Elected Candidates
Party Mayor Elected Party Mayor
Albuquerque, NM Nov 4, 2025[2] Nonpartisan Dem. Tim Keller 2017
2021 		Incumbent standing for re-election.[3] TBD
Atlanta, GA Nov 4, 2025[4] Nonpartisan Dem. Andre Dickens 2021 Incumbent standing for re-election.[5] TBD
Boston, MA Nov 4, 2025[6] Nonpartisan Dem. Michelle Wu 2021 Incumbent standing for re-election.[7] TBD
Buffalo, NY June 24, 2025 (primary)
Nov 4, 2025 (general)[8] 		Partisan Dem. Christopher Scanlon 2024 (acting) Incumbent's intention unknown. TBD
Cincinnati, OH May 6, 2025 (primary)
Nov 4, 2025 (general)[9] 		Nonpartisan Dem. Aftab Pureval 2021 Incumbent standing for re-election.[10] TBD
Charlotte, NC Sep 9, 2025 (primary)
Nov 4, 2025 (general)[11] 		Partisan Dem. Vi Lyles 2017
2017
2022
2023 		Incumbent's intention unknown.[12] TBD
Cleveland, OH Sep 9, 2025 (primary)
Nov 4, 2025 (general)[13] 		Nonpartisan Dem. Justin Bibb 2021 Incumbent standing for re-election. TBD
Detroit, MI Nonpartisan Ind. Mike Duggan 2013
2017
2021 		Incumbent retiring to run for governor. TBD
  • ▌Joel Haashiim[15]
  • ▌Mary Sheffield[15]
Durham, NC Oct 7, 2025 (primary)
Nov 4, 2025 (general)[16] 		Nonpartisan Dem. Leonardo Williams 2023 Incumbent's intention unknown. TBD
Fort Worth, TX May 3, 2025[17] Nonpartisan Rep. Mattie Parker 2021 Incumbent standing for re-election.[18] TBD
Garland, TX May 3, 2025[19] Nonpartisan Rep. Scott LeMay 2019
2021
2023 		Incumbent's intention unknown. TBD
Greensboro, NC Nonpartisan Dem. Nancy Vaughan 2013
2015
2017
2022 		Incumbent retiring.[20] TBD
Hialeah, FL Nov 4, 2025 (primary)
TBD (general)[21] 		Nonpartisan Rep. Esteban Bovo Jr. 2021 Incumbent's intention unknown. TBD
Jersey City, NJ Nov 4, 2025[22] Nonpartisan Dem. Steven Fulop 2013
2017
2021 		Incumbent retiring to run for governor.[23] TBD
Miami, FL Nov 4, 2025 (general)
Dec 9, 2025 (runoff)[24] 		Nonpartisan Rep. Francis Suarez 2017
2021 		Incumbent term-limited and unsuccessfully ran for president. TBD
Minneapolis, MN Nov 4, 2025[26] Nonpartisan Dem–FL Jacob Frey 2017
2021 		Incumbent planning to stand for re-election.[27] TBD
New Orleans, LA Oct 11, 2025 (Louisiana primary)
Nov 15, 2025 (general)[28] 		Partisan Dem. LaToya Cantrell 2017
2021 		Incumbent term-limited. TBD
New York, NY June 24, 2025 (primary)
Nov 4, 2025 (general)[8] 		Partisan Dem. Eric Adams 2021 Incumbent standing for re-election.[31] TBD
Oakland, CA
(special) 		Apr 15, 2025[32] Nonpartisan Dem. Kevin Jenkins 2025 (acting)[33] Incumbent not standing for election. TBD
Pittsburgh, PA May 20, 2025 (primary)
Nov 4, 2025 (general)[36] 		Partisan Dem. Ed Gainey 2021 Incumbent standing for re-election.[37] TBD
Omaha, NE Apr 1, 2025 (primary)
May 13, 2025 (general)[38] 		Nonpartisan Rep. Jean Stothert 2013
2017
2021 		Incumbent standing for re-election.[39] TBD
Plano, TX May 3, 2025[40] Nonpartisan Rep. John Muns 2021 Incumbent standing for re-election. TBD
St. Louis, MO Apr 8, 2025[41] Nonpartisan Dem. Tishaura Jones 2021 Incumbent standing for re-election.[42] TBD
Saint Paul, MN Nov 4, 2025[43] Nonpartisan Dem–FL Melvin Carter 2017
2021 		Incumbent's intentions unclear.[44] TBD
San Antonio, TX May 3, 2025[45] Nonpartisan Ind. Ron Nirenberg 2017
2021 		Incumbent term-limited.[46] TBD
Seattle, WA Aug 5, 2025 (primary)
Nov 4, 2025 (general)[47] 		No Dem. Bruce Harrell 2021 Incumbent standing for re-election.[48] TBD

Councils

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City Date Type Last election Seats up Incumbents Elected
Party Seats Party Seats
Anchorage, AK Nonpartisan 2023 6 of 12 seats [data missing] 12 seats TBD
Atlanta, GA Nov 4, 2025 (general)
Dec 2, 2025 (runoff)[50] 		Nonpartisan 2023 16 seats [data missing] 16 seats TBD
Aurora, CO Nov 5, 2025[51] Nonpartisan 2023 5 of 10 seats [data missing] 10 seats TBD
Boston, MA Nonpartisan 2023 13 seats Democratic 13 seats TBD
Charlotte, NC Partisan 2023 11 seats Democratic 9 seats TBD
Republican 2 seats TBD
Cleveland, OH Nonpartisan 2021 17 seats Democratic 17 seats TBD
Colorado Springs, CO Apr 1, 2025[52] Nonpartisan 2023 6 of 9 seats [data missing] 9 seats TBD
Columbus, OH Nonpartisan 2023 9 seats[b] Democratic 8 seats TBD
Fresno, CA
(special) 		Mar 18, 2025 Nonpartisan 2024 1 of 7 seats [data missing] 6 seats TBD
Vacant 1 seat
Hialeah, FL Nov 4, 2025 (primary)
Nov 11, 2025[53] 		Nonpartisan 2023 4 of 7 seats [data missing] 6 seats TBD
Vacant 1 seat
Irvine, CA
(special) 		Apr 15, 2025 Nonpartisan 2024 1 of 6 seats [data missing] 5 seats TBD
Vacant 1 seat
Jacksonville, FL Partisan 2023 19 seats Republican 14 seats TBD
Democratic 5 seats TBD
Miami, FL Nov 4, 2025 (general)
Dec 9, 2025 (runoff)[54] 		Nonpartisan 2023 2 of 5 seats [data missing] 5 seats TBD
Minneapolis, MN Nonpartisan 2023 13 seats Democratic (DFL) 12 seats TBD
Independent socialist 1 seat TBD
New York, NY Partisan 2023 51 seats Democratic 45 seats[55] TBD
Republican 6 seats TBD
Orlando, FL Nov 4, 2025 (general)
Dec 9, 2025 (runoff)[56] 		Nonpartisan 2023 3 of 6 seats [data missing] 6 seats TBD
New Orleans, LA Partisan 2021 7 seats Democratic 7 seats TBD
Oakland, CA
(special) 		Nonpartisan 2024 1 of 8 seats Democratic 8 seats TBD
Oklahoma City, OK Nonpartisan 2023 4 of 9 seats[57] [data missing] 9 seats TBD
Omaha, NE Apr 1, 2025 (primary)
May 13, 2025 (general)[58] 		Nonpartisan 2021 7 seats Democratic 4 seats[59] TBD
Republican 3 seats[60] TBD
Pittsburgh, PA Partisan 2023 4 of 5 seats Democratic 9 seats[61] TBD
St. Louis, MO Mar 3, 2025 (primary)
Apr 8, 2025 (general) 		Nonpartisan 2023 7 of 15 seats[62] Democratic 15 seats[c] TBD
San Jose, CA
(special) 		Apr 8, 2025 (general)
Jun 24, 2025 (runoff) 		Nonpartisan 2024 1 of 10 seats [data missing] 9 seats TBD
Vacant 1 seat
Tuscon, AZ Aug 5, 2025 (primary)
Nov 4, 2025 (general)[62] 		Partisan 2023 3 of 7 seats[62] Democratic 7 seats[d] TBD

County election summary

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Executives

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County Incumbent Notes Elected Candidates
Party Executive Elected Party Executive
Prince George's, MD
(special) 		Dem. Tara Jackson 2024 (acting) Incumbent will not stand for re-election. TBD
  • ▌Rushern Baker (Dem.)
  • ▌Aisha Braveboy (Dem.)
  • ▌Marcellus Crews (Dem.)
  • ▌Calvin Hawkins (Dem.)
  • ▌Ron Hunt (Dem.)
  • ▌Jolene Ivey (Dem.)
  • ▌George McDermott (Rep.)
  • ▌Jesse Peed (Rep.)
  • ▌Albert Slocum (Dem.)
  • ▌Moisette Tonya Sweat (Dem.)
  • ▌Alonzo Washington (Dem.)
  • ▌Jonathan White (Rep.)
Bronx, NY Dem. Vanessa Gibson 2021 Incumbent standing for re-election. TBD
Kings, NY Dem. Antonio Reynoso 2021 Incumbent standing for re-election. TBD
Nassau, NY Rep. Bruce Blakeman 2021 Incumbent's intention unknown. TBD
New York, NY Dem. Mark Levine 2021 Incumbent retiring to run for New York City Comptroller. TBD
Orange, NY Rep. Steven Neuhaus 2013 Incumbent's intention unknown. TBD
Queens, NY Dem. Donovan Richards 2021 Incumbent's intention unknown. TBD
Rensselaer, NY Rep. Steven McLaughlin 2017
2021 		Incumbent's intention unknown. TBD
Richmond, NY Rep. Vito Fossella 2021 Incumbent's intention unknown. TBD
Rockland, NY Rep. Ed Day 2017
2017
2021 		Incumbent's intention unknown. TBD
Westchester, NY Dem. George Latimer 2017
2021 		Incumbent retired to successfully run for U.S. House. TBD
King, WA Dem. Dow Constantine 2009 Incumbent will not stand for re-election. TBD

County legislatures

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County Date Type Last election Seats up Incumbents Elected
Party Seats Party Seats
Erie, NY June 24, 2025 (primary)
Nov 4, 2025 (general)[8] 		Partisan 2023 11 seats Democratic 7 seats[63] TBD
Republican 4 seats
King, WA Aug 5, 2025 (primary)
Nov 4, 2025 (general)[64] 		Nonpartisan 2023 ? of 9 seats Democratic 7 seats TBD
Republican 2 seats
Monroe, NY June 24, 2025 (primary)
Nov 4, 2025 (general)[8] 		Partisan 2023 29 seats Democratic 16 seats[65] TBD
Republican 13 seats
Nassau, NY June 24, 2025 (primary)
Nov 4, 2025 (general)[8] 		Partisan 2023 19 seats Republican 12 seats[66] TBD
Democratic 7 seats
Oklahoma, OK (special) Feb 11, 2025 (primary)
Apr 1, 2025 (general)[67] 		Partisan 2024 1 of 3 seats Republican 2 seats TBD
Vacant 1 seat
San Diego, CA (special) Apr 8, 2025 (primary)
Jul 1, 2025 (general)[68] 		Nonpartisan 2024 1 of 5 seats Democratic 2 seats TBD
Republican 2 seats
Vacant 1 seats
Suffolk, NY June 24, 2025 (primary)
Nov 4, 2025 (general)[8] 		Partisan 2023 18 seats Republican 10 seats[69] TBD
Democratic 6 seats
Conservative 2 seats
Westchester, NY June 24, 2025 (primary)
Nov 4, 2025 (general)[8] 		Partisan 2023 17 seats Democratic 15 seats[70] TBD
Conservative 1 seat
Republican 1 seat

Sheriffs

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County Incumbent Notes Elected Candidates
Party Sheriff Elected Party Sheriff
Erie, NY Rep. John C. Garcia 2021 Incumbent's intention unknown. TBD
Suffolk, NY Dem. Errol D. Toulon Jr. 2017[71]
2021[72] 		Incumbent's intention unknown. TBD

Election schedule

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February

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March

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April

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May

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June

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August

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September

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October

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November

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December

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Notes

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  1. ^ Votes for party-affiliated candidates in final round
  2. ^ 1 vacant
  3. ^ including the board president
  4. ^ including the mayor

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