General Election Debates
Candidates must meet nonpartisan, objective, nondiscriminatory criteria in order to qualify to participate in these debates. If fewer than two candidates meet the criteria, candidates are not required to appear and the debate may be canceled.
You can tune in to debates co-sponsored by the New York City Campaign Finance Board to learn more about the candidates for Mayor on your ballot.
These debates will allow you to compare candidates by learning more about their values and their plans for our city.
Tuesday, October 19
Public Advocate
Spectrum News NY1
7 pm - 8 pm
Candidates Appearing: Devi Nampiaparampil and Jumaane Williams
Spectrum News NY1 is co-hosting with THE CITY, Citizens Union, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and Social Work Votes (Columbia School of Social Work & Latino Leadership Institute).
* This debate is not required under city law since two or more candidates have not met the nonpartisan, objective, and nondiscriminatory criteria established in the Campaign Finance Act. The candidates are appearing voluntarily and a "leading contenders" debate for this office will not be held.
Wednesday, October 20
Mayoral
WNBC-TV, Telemundo 47
7 pm - 8 pm
Candidates Appearing: Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa
WNBC-TV is co-hosting with Telemundo 47, Politico, Citizens Budget Commission, and New York Urban League.
Tuesday, October 26
Mayoral "Leading Contenders"
WABC-TV, Univision 41 Nueva York, 1010-WINS
7 pm - 8 pm
Candidates Appearing: Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa
WABC-TV is co-hosting with The League of Women Voters of NYC, Univision 41 Nueva York, Hispanic Federation, and NAACP NYS Conference.