Candidates and issues on the ballot

New York State General Election: November 4, 2025

This page highlights elections that many students will see on their ballot. If you are registered to vote in Broome County, you can also visit the for a full election list. If you are registered in New York City, visit for more information. All voters can also visit to view personalized ballot information for wherever they are registered to vote in the United States.

Candidates listed in order they will appear on the ballot. Candidate webpages are provided when available. All ballot information is subject to change pending ballot certification. 

New York State

  • Ballot Measures

      • The site is 1,039 acres. Requires State to add 2,500 acres of new forest land in Adirondack Park.
        • A 鈥測es鈥 vote authorizes new ski trails and related facilities in the Adirondack forest preserve .
        • A 鈥渘o鈥 vote does not authorize this use.
    • Why is this on the ballot?
      • Construction and land use on state-owned land is regulated by the state constitution. Because the Olympic Sports Complex is in the Adirondack Park, construction on it can only be authorized by a constitutional amendment. New York state constitution amendments must go to the state鈥檚 citizens for a vote before they can be implemented.

Broome County

  • County-wide
    County Clerk
    • Serves as the records management officer for Broome County and oversees the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
    • Term length: 4 years
    • Candidates 
      • (D)
      • (R, C) 
  • City of 爱豆传媒
    Mayor
    • Serves as chief executive of the city. The mayor works with the City Council to set the city budget, make decisions on how money is allocated to various programs, implement economic development programs, oversee the police force and public works, and more.
    • Term Length: 4 years
    • Candidates 
      • (D, WF) 
      • (R, C) 

    City Council Member: District 1

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    • Serves as the legislative branch of the city government. Council members represent their districts and work with the mayor to manage the city budget, public works, law enforcement, and more.
    • Term length: 4 years (unexpired)
      • This election will fill a seat vacated earlier this year. The winner will serve the remaining 2 years of that unexpired term.
    • Candidates
      • Carla Murray (D, WF)
      • Kevin Micha (R, C)
  • Town of Vestal
    Justice (1 seat)
    • Jurisdiction over cases including small claims court, evictions, traffic infractions, and preliminary hearings for felonies. 
    • Term length: 4 years
    • Candidates 
      • Michael Sherwood (D, WF)

    Town Council (2 seats)

    • The legislative body for the town. Establishes policies and programs for effective delivery of town services. Approve the annual budget and propose and pass ordinances. 
    • Term length: 4 years
    • Candidates 
      • (D)
      • (D) 
      • (R, C) 
      • (R, C)  

    Superintendent of Highways

    • Responsible for maintaining the town roads, including snow removal, paving, tree clearing, signage and more.
    • Term length: 4 years
    • Candidates 
      • Donnie Younker (R, C)

    Vestal Town Proposition

    • Shall the Town Board of the Town of Vestal by annual resolution be permitted to appoint a Receiver of Taxes for a term of one year and provide that if the Town Clerk or other Town official is the appointee, it shall be an individual and not an office appointment, and upon such terms as agreed between the town at the appointee.
      • A "Yes" authorizes the Town Board to appoint a Receiver of Taxes.
      • A "No" does not the Town Board to appoint a Receiver of Taxes.
  • Town of Union (includes villages of Endicott and Johnson City)

    Town Justice

    • Jurisdiction over cases including small claims court, evictions, traffic infractions, and preliminary hearings for felonies.
    • Term length: 4 years
    • Candidates
      • Gregory Thomas (R, C)

    Union Town Proposition

    • Shall the annual contribution of the Town of Union for the operating budget of the George F. Johnson Memorial Library be increased by Three Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Ten Cents ($336,749.10) to the sum of One Million Four Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Six Dollars and Ten Cents ($1,459,246.10) annually, and shall the annual contribution of the Town of Union for the operating budget of the Your Home Public Library be increased by Twenty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Eighteen Dollars ($23,318) to the sum of Eight Hundred Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($800,600) annually?
      • A "Yes" authorizes increase in libraries鈥 budgets.
      • A "No" does not authorize increase in libraries鈥 budgets.
  • Village of Endicott
    Trustee (2 seats)
    • Serves as a member of the village board and works with the mayor to oversee budget and government services.
    • Term length: 2 years
    • Candidates 
      • (D, WF) 
      • Anna Marion (R) 
      • . (R) 
  • Village of Johnson City
    Mayor 
    • Works with the Village Board to set the village budget, manage finances and implement programs and services. 
    • Term length: 4 years
    • Candidates 
      • (D, WF) 
      • (R)  

    Trustee (2 seats) 

    • Serves as a member of the village board and works with the mayor to oversee budget and government services.
    • Term length: 2 years
    • Candidates 
      • (R)   
      • John Walker (R) 
      • Tim Bidwell (C)
      • Jeanine Bowers (C) 

New York City

  • Mayor
    • Serves as the chief executive of New York City. Their office oversees all public services and agencies. 
    • Term Length: 4 years
    • Candidates 
      • (D,WF)
      • (R, Protect Animals)
      • (C)
      • (Safe & Affordable/End Antisemitism)
      • (Quality of Life)
      • (Fight and Deliver)
      • (Integrity) 
  • Public Advocate 
    • Represents the city鈥檚 citizens to the government and advises the mayor on community relations.
    • Term length: 4 years
    • Candidates
      • (D, WF) 
      • (R, C)
      • (Unity)
  • City Comptroller 
    • Serves as the chief financial officer and auditor for city agencies. 
    • Term length: 4 years
    • Candidates 
      • (D) 
      • (R, C)
      • (Unity)
  • Ballot Questions

    Visit for more information on the proposed city charter amendments. 

    1. Question 1: Fast Tracking Affordable Housing to Build More Affordable Housing Across the City
      Fast track publicly financed affordable housing. Fast track applications delivering affordable housing in the community districts that produce the least affordable housing, significantly reducing review time. Maintain Community Board review. 鈥淵es鈥 fast tracks applications at the Board of Standards and Appeals or City Planning Commission . 鈥淣o鈥 leaves affordable housing subject to longer review and final decision at City Council.
    2. Question 2: Simplify Review of Modest Housing and Infrastructure Projects
      Simplify review of modest amounts of additional housing and minor infrastructure projects, significantly reducing review time. Maintain Community Board review, with final decision by the City Planning Commission. 鈥淵es鈥 simplifies review for limited land-use changes, including modest housing and minor infrastructure projects. 鈥淣o鈥 leaves these changes subject to longer review, with final decision by City Council.
    3. Question 3: Establish an Affordable Housing Appeals Board with Council, Borough, and Citywide Representation
      Establish an Affordable Housing Appeals Board with the Council Speaker, local Borough President, and Mayor to review Council actions that reject or change applications creating affordable housing. 鈥淵es鈥 creates the three-member Affordable Housing Appeals Board to reflect Council, borough, and citywide perspectives. 鈥淣o鈥 leaves affordable housing subject to the Mayor鈥檚 veto and final decision by City Council.
    4. Question 4: Create a Digital City Map to Modernize City Operations
      Consolidate borough map office and address assignment functions, and create one digital City Map at Department of City Planning. Today, the City Map consists of paper maps across five offices. 鈥淵es鈥 creates a consolidated, digital City Map. 鈥淣o鈥 leaves in place five separate map and address assignment functions, administered by Borough President Offices.
    5. Question 5: Move Local Elections to Presidential Election Years to Increase Voter Participation
      Move the City鈥檚 primary and general election dates so that City elections are held in the same year as Federal Presidential elections , when permitted by state law. 鈥淵es鈥 moves City elections to the same year as Federal Presidential elections, when permitted by state law. 鈥淣o鈥 leaves laws unchanged.

Candidate Interviews

Members of the voter engagement team conducted interviews with local candidates on the ballot. All opponents for the candidates interviewed were contacted to participate in an interview. Some candidates declined or did not respond.

 

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