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Here’s Everyone Running for New York City Mayor (So Far) Forty-plus and counting. Photo: Getty Images, Shutterstock Are you running for mayor? No? You may be unique: More than six months before the primaries in June, the race is already brimming with candidates. Some 40 New Yorkers have filed campaign paperwork — ranging from career politicians to total newcomers — and several more are exploring bids for City Hall. Over the coming months, prepare yourself for a barrage of campaign speeches, debates, mailers, and ads from most, if not all, of these aspirants. ...

SHARE: The field of candidates running for New York City mayor is more or less set, as the June 22 Democratic primary approaches. It’s been a bumpy road to get here. High-profile politicians like Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., former Rep. Max Rose and New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson all thought about running to succeed Mayor Bill de Blasio before deciding against it. Others, like former New York City Veterans Services Commissioner Loree Sutton were fully in the race, before dropping out.  But out of the crowded field of more than four dozen official candidates, some ar...