Alright, so listen up — the NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary Debate Schedule for 2025 is locked in and ready to roll. NBC 4 New York/WNBC, Telemundo 47/WNJU, and POLITICO New York are teaming up to bring you the first debate live on June 4th. And let me tell ya, they were handpicked by the New York City Campaign Finance Board, so you know it’s gonna be legit.
The lineup is stacked with heavy hitters like WNBC News Anchor David Ushery, Political Reporter Melissa Russo, WNJU News Anchor Rosarina Breton, and POLITICO Senior New York Editor Sally Goldenberg. These folks know their stuff and they’re gonna keep it real with the candidates.
If you’re marking your calendar, here’s the lowdown:
– Wednesday, June 4 at 7:00 pm: Democratic primary candidates for Mayor
– Sunday, June 15 at 9:30 am (Pre-Taped on June 11): Democratic primary candidates for Public Advocate
– Saturday, June 14 or Sunday, June 15 at a TBD time (Pre-Taped on June 11): Republican primary candidates for Public Advocate
And hey, if you’re wondering about the general election debate for Mayor, stay tuned for that announcement. All the action is going down at WNBC’s 30 Rockefeller Center studios, and while there won’t be a live audience, a select few campaign staff and guests will be in the mix.
Now, here’s the kicker — every broadcast will be translated into Spanish for the WNJU crowd, plus they’ll have sign-language interpreters and closed captioning for the hearing impaired. Talk about inclusivity, right?
Before the debates kick off, there will be these digital “Voice of the Voter” sessions to hear from the people in both English and Spanish. It’s all about amplifying the voices and concerns of the city residents, giving the candidates a real feel for what’s on folks’ minds.
And get this — the NYC Campaign Finance Board has been running the show since ’97, making sure every citywide election gets its fair share of debates. It’s all part of their NYC Votes initiative, keeping things fair and square for all the candidates.
So, mark your calendars, folks, ’cause this is gonna be one heck of a ride. And remember, democracy is in our hands, so let’s make our voices heard!
