The 2017 New York City borough president elections were held on November 7, 2017, to elect the presidents of each of the five boroughs in New York City. They coincided with other city elections, including for mayor, public advocate, and city council.

All five incumbents were re-elected, and Democrats won all boroughs except for Staten Island.

Summary

Manhattan

Incumbent Democrat Gale Brewer ran for re-election to a second term.

The Bronx

Incumbent Democrat Rubén Díaz Jr. ran for re-election to a third term. He was the only incumbent president to face primary challengers, with the primary being held on September 12.

Democratic primary

General election

Brooklyn

Incumbent Democrat Eric Adams ran for re-election to a second term.

Reform primary

General election

Queens

Incumbent Democrat Melinda Katz ran for re-election to a second term.

Staten Island

Incumbent Republican James Oddo ran for re-election to a second term.

Notes

References


New York City The Presidential Election Stock Photo Alamy

Five Leaders on New York’s Five Boroughs The New York Times

Local Issues Dominate New York City Council Elections The New York Times

New York City’s Borough Presidents on Role in Housing Crisis

New York City Council Primary Election 2023 Live Results The New