New York City voters will get two key opportunities to hear directly from Mayoral, Public Advocate, and Comptroller candidates before the November 4, 2025 election, as the city’s Campaign Finance Board announced the official debate schedule this week. Below is the schedule posted from the board’s website.
Public Advocate – 1st General Election Debate (NY1)
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 7pm | Rebroadcast on Sunday, October 12, 2025
Comptroller – 1st General Election Debate (NY1)
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 7pm
Mayoral – 1st General Election Debate (WNBC)
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 7pm
Public Advocate – Leading Contender General Election Debate (PIX11)
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7pm
Mayoral – Leading Contender General Election Debate (NY1)
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 7pm
Comptroller – Leading Contender General Election Debate (PIX11)
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7pm