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The mayor of New York is elected every four years. The electing demographic region is made up of the five New York boroughs of Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. The current mayor of New York, now in his second term, is Michael R. Bloomberg. The next mayoral elections are expected in 2009. Image File history File links Wiki_letter_w. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger,greater) is in modern times the title of the highest ranking municipal officer, who discharges certain judicial and administrative functions, in many systems an elected politician, who serves as chief executive and/or ceremonial official of many types of municipalities. ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... The Borough of Manhattan, highlighted in yellow, lies between the East River and the Hudson River. ... The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Brooklyn (named for the Dutch city Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Queens Borough in New York City, in yellow Queens is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Staten Island, in yellow, lies to the southwest of the rest of New York City. ... Michael Rubens Mike Bloomberg (born February 14, 1942) is a prominent American businessman, the founder of Bloomberg L.P., and the current Mayor of the City of New York. ... 2009 (MMIX) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Election Results

Boroughs won by Bloomberg in 2001 are in red, those won by Green in blue

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2005

Main article: New York City mayoral election, 2005

2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The New York City mayoral election of 2005 occurred on Tuesday November 8, 2005, with incumbent Republican mayor Michael Bloomberg defeating former Bronx borough president Fernando Ferrer, the Democratic nominee. ...

2001

The 2001 mayoral election was held on Tuesday, November 6. 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... November 6 is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 55 days remaining. ...

2001 Mayoral elections occurred while Republican incumbent Rudy Giuliani was term-limited. As Democrats outnumber Republicans by 5 to 1 in the city, it was widely believed that a Democrat would succeed him in City Hall. However, billionaire Michael Bloomberg, a lifelong Democrat, changed his party affiliation a few months before the election in order to avoid a crowded primary and ran as a Republican. The Democratic primary, held on September 25, a few days after September 11 attacks, opened the way to a bitter run-off between Ferrer, a Hispanic, and Green, a caucasian, that left the Party divided along racial lines. Rudy Giuliani speaks to the press about New Yorks status two years after the September 11, 2001 attacks. ... The World Trade Center on fire The September 11, 2001 attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. ...

Eventually, with the support of Mayor Giuliani, Bloomberg won a very close general election.

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1997

Notes: 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Borough of Manhattan, highlighted in yellow, lies between the East River and the Hudson River. ... The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Brooklyn (named for the Dutch city Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Queens Borough in New York City, in yellow Queens is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Staten Island, in yellow, lies to the southwest of the rest of New York City. ... This article is about the modern United States Republican Party. ... Rudy Giuliani speaks to the press about New Yorks status two years after the September 11, 2001 attacks. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Ruth Wyler Messinger (born 1941) is a former political leader in New York City and a member of the Democratic Party. ...

• In the Democratic Primary, Messinger defeated Rev. Al Sharpton, avoiding a runoff election.
• Figures are for 99% of precincts reporting

Al Sharpton Alfred Charles Al Sharpton Jr. ...

1993

1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... The Borough of Manhattan, highlighted in yellow, lies between the East River and the Hudson River. ... The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Brooklyn (named for the Dutch city Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Queens Borough in New York City, in yellow Queens is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Staten Island, in yellow, lies to the southwest of the rest of New York City. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The Liberal Party of New York is a minor political party active only in New York State. ... Rudolph William Louis Rudy Giuliani III, KBE (born May 28, 1944) served as the Mayor of New York City from January 1, 1994 through December 31, 2001. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... David Norman Dinkins (born July 10, 1927) was the Mayor of New York City from 1990 through 1993 and was the first African American to be mayor of New York City. ... The Conservative Party of New York is a minor political party active only in New York State. ...

1989

1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Borough of Manhattan, highlighted in yellow, lies between the East River and the Hudson River. ... The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Brooklyn (named for the Dutch city Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Queens Borough in New York City, in yellow Queens is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Staten Island, in yellow, lies to the southwest of the rest of New York City. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... David Norman Dinkins (born July 10, 1927) was the Mayor of New York City from 1990 through 1993 and was the first African American to be mayor of New York City. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The Liberal Party of New York is a minor political party active only in New York State. ... Rudolph William Louis Rudy Giuliani III, KBE (born May 28, 1944) served as the Mayor of New York City from January 1, 1994 through December 31, 2001. ... The New York State Right to Life Party was founded to oppose the legalization of abortion in New York in 1970. ... The Conservative Party of New York is a minor political party active only in New York State. ... Ronald Steven Lauder (born February 26, 1944 in New York) is an American businessman, civic leader, philanthropist, and art collector. ... The Borough of Manhattan, highlighted in yellow, lies between the East River and the Hudson River. ... The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Brooklyn (named for the Dutch city Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Queens Borough in New York City, in yellow Queens is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Staten Island, in yellow, lies to the southwest of the rest of New York City. ... David Norman Dinkins (born July 10, 1927) was the Mayor of New York City from 1990 through 1993 and was the first African American to be mayor of New York City. ... Ed Koch, a Democrat, speaks at the 2004 Republican National Convention in support of the re-election of President George W. Bush. ... Richard Ravitch is a business and civic leader from New York City. ...

1985

1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Borough of Manhattan, highlighted in yellow, lies between the East River and the Hudson River. ... The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Brooklyn (named for the Dutch city Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Queens Borough in New York City, in yellow Queens is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Staten Island, in yellow, lies to the southwest of the rest of New York City. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Ed Koch, a Democrat, speaks at the 2004 Republican National Convention in support of the re-election of President George W. Bush. ... The Liberal Party of New York is a minor political party active only in New York State. ... Carol Bellamy, (born January 14, 1942), is the President and CEO of World Learning, and President of its School for International Training. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The Conservative Party of New York is a minor political party active only in New York State. ...

1981

1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Borough of Manhattan, highlighted in yellow, lies between the East River and the Hudson River. ... The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Brooklyn (named for the Dutch city Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Queens Borough in New York City, in yellow Queens is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Staten Island, in yellow, lies to the southwest of the rest of New York City. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Ed Koch, a Democrat, speaks at the 2004 Republican National Convention in support of the re-election of President George W. Bush. ...

1977

For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... The Borough of Manhattan, highlighted in yellow, lies between the East River and the Hudson River. ... The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Brooklyn (named for the Dutch city Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Queens Borough in New York City, in yellow Queens is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Staten Island, in yellow, lies to the southwest of the rest of New York City. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Ed Koch, a Democrat, speaks at the 2004 Republican National Convention in support of the re-election of President George W. Bush. ... The Liberal Party of New York is a minor political party active only in New York State. ... Mario Matthew Cuomo (born June 15, 1932) is an American lawyer and New York State Democratic Party politician. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... The Conservative Party of New York is a minor political party active only in New York State. ... The Borough of Manhattan, highlighted in yellow, lies between the East River and the Hudson River. ... The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Brooklyn (named for the Dutch city Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Queens Borough in New York City, in yellow Queens is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Staten Island, in yellow, lies to the southwest of the rest of New York City. ... Ed Koch, a Democrat, speaks at the 2004 Republican National Convention in support of the re-election of President George W. Bush. ... Mario Matthew Cuomo (born June 15, 1932) is an American lawyer and New York State Democratic Party politician. ... The Borough of Manhattan, highlighted in yellow, lies between the East River and the Hudson River. ... The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Brooklyn (named for the Dutch city Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Queens Borough in New York City, in yellow Queens is one of the five boroughs of New York City. ... Staten Island, in yellow, lies to the southwest of the rest of New York City. ... Ed Koch, a Democrat, speaks at the 2004 Republican National Convention in support of the re-election of President George W. Bush. ... Mario Matthew Cuomo (born June 15, 1932) is an American lawyer and New York State Democratic Party politician. ... Abraham David Beame (commonly known as Abe Beame) (March 20, 1906 - February 10, 2001) was mayor of New York City from 1974 to 1977. ... Bella Abzug Bella Savitsky Abzug (July 24, 1920 – March 31, 1998) was a well-known Jewish American political figure and a leader of the womens movement. ... Percy Ellis Sutton N.Y. Democrat. ... Herman Badillo (born August 21, 1929 in Caguas, Puerto Rico) Puerto Rican U.S. Congressman. ...

Pre 1977

(figures curtesy James Trager's New York Chronology HarperCollins: 2003)

note: All the candidates except Marchi had run in the Democrataic primary. 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... Abraham David Beame (known as Abe Beame) (March 20, 1906 - February 10, 2001) was mayor of New York City from 1974 to 1977. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... John J. Marchi (born May 20, 1921 in Staten Island, New York) is the longest serving state legislator in the United States. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party active only in the state of New York. ... The Conservative Party of New York is an American political party active only in the state of New York. ...

note: In one of the most unusual primary seasons since the conglomeration of greater New York, incumbent (Lindsey) and a former incumbent (Wagner) both lost. Proccacino won with less than 37% of the vote, which inspired the use of runoffs in future primaries. 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... John Vliet Lindsay (November 24, 1921 – December 19, 2000) was an American politician who served as a Congressman (1959-1965) and mayor of New York City (1966-1973). ... The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party active only in the state of New York. ... Mario Angelo Procaccino(1912-1995) — of New York. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... John J. Marchi (born May 20, 1921 in Staten Island, New York) is the longest serving state legislator in the United States. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ...

The Wagner-Christenberry campaign has left us one of the great campaign anectdotes: Chirstenberry was railing against Wagner's police department for not doing enough to fight illegal gambling, so the cops raided Christenberry's illegal casino in the basment of the hotel he was manager of. 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... John Vliet Lindsay (November 24, 1921 – December 19, 2000) was an American politician who served as a Congressman (1959-1965) and mayor of New York City (1966-1973). ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Abraham David Beame (known as Abe Beame) (March 20, 1906 - February 10, 2001) was mayor of New York City from 1974 to 1977. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... William F. Buckley William Frank Buckley Jr. ... The Conservative Party of New York is an American political party active only in the state of New York. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Portrait of Robert F. Wagner in the U.S. Senate Reception Room Robert Ferdinand Wagner (8 June 1877–4 May 1953) was a U.S. Senator from New York. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... The Liberal Party of New York is a minor American political party active only in the state of New York. ... Former Republican Attorney General of New York. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Portrait of Robert F. Wagner in the U.S. Senate Reception Room Robert Ferdinand Wagner (8 June 1877–4 May 1953) was a U.S. Senator from New York. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ...

1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Fiorello Henry LaGuardia Fiorello Enrico LaGuardia (December 11, 1882–September 20, 1947) was the Mayor of New York from 1934 to 1945. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The American Labor Party was a socialist political party in the United States active almost exclusively in the state of New York. ... Fusion Party is a term that may have a variety of meanings in the political history of the United States. ... Joseph V. McKee (1889-1956) was originally a teacher at DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx, New York, but later became a politically active Democrat. ... There are a number of noted individuals named John OBrien: John OBrien (basketball), member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... 1932 (MCMXXXII) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link will take you to a full 1932 calendar). ... There are a number of noted individuals named John OBrien: John OBrien (basketball), member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The Socialist Party of America (SPA) was a socialist political party in the United States and one of the most influential socialist parties in U.S. history. ... Joseph V. McKee (1889-1956) was originally a teacher at DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx, New York, but later became a politically active Democrat. ... 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is about the 1926 Mayor of New York. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Fiorello Henry LaGuardia Fiorello Enrico LaGuardia (December 11, 1882–September 20, 1947) was the Mayor of New York from 1934 to 1945. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Norman Thomas Norman Mattoon Thomas (November 20, 1884 - December 19, 1968) was a leading American socialist, pacifist, and six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America. ... The Socialist Party of America (SPA) was a socialist political party in the United States and one of the most influential socialist parties in U.S. history. ...

See also

• List of mayors of New York City
• History of New York City