Meet The 30+ Candidates In NYC's 2021 Mayoral Race
NEW YORK CITY — Mayor Bill de Blasio has some free advice for anyone who wants to move into Gracie Mansion.
“I wouldn’t urge anyone to want to be mayor of New York City," he said with a wry smile in October.
But at least 38 New Yorkers didn't take that advice — that's the number of candidates who filed the initial paperwork to enter the 2021 mayoral race to replace de Blasio, who is term-limited.
Some candidates already dropped their interest, such as Staten Island's Max Rose. Other rumored potential candidates, like billionaire John Catsimatidis, haven't filed or officially declared their interest.
Here's an overview of all the candidate who, so far, made it official and kept it that way.
Eric Adams
A former NYPD captain and current Brooklyn Borough president, Eric Adams aims to become the second Black mayor of New York City.
https://www.ericadams2021.com/
Art Chang
Art Chang, the son of Korean immigrants, boasts he helped create NYC Votes. His campaign focuses on jobs, families and community.
https://www.chang.nyc/
Kevin P. Coenen Jr.
Kevin P. Coenen Jr. filed campaign paperwork with the city. Otherwise there’s not much information.
Eddie Cullen
Eddie Cullen, a tech worker and entrepreneur, is campaigning on a platform of “inclusive capitalism.”
https://eddiecullen.com/
Michael DeName
Michael Dename filed campaign paperwork with the city but otherwise has kept low key.
Shaun Donovan
A former Obama administration Cabinet member, Shaun Donovan aims to use his experience to help the city “Repair. Rebuild. Reimagine.”
https://shaunfornyc.com/
Thomas Downs
Thomas Downs filed campaign paperwork with the city. Patch couldn’t confirm any other information.
Vitaly Filipchenko
Vitaly Filipchenko is a small business owner originally from Siberia. “I'm an immigrant- and though my English may not be perfect - my platform is,” he said on his website.
https://www.vitalyformayor.com/
Cleopatra Fitzgerald
Cleopatra Fitzgerald aims to make the five boroughs “more beautiful and wiser than ever before,” according to her website.
https://cleopatrafitzgeraldforthefiveboroughs.us/index.html
Aaron Foldenauer
An attorney and environmental advocate, Aaron Foldenauer’s campaign aims to reform the city’s institutions and revitalize its economy.
https://aaronfornyc.com/
Quanda Francis
Quanda Francis, a Brooklynite who works in fintech, is running as an independent on a progressive platform.
https://quandafrancis.com/
Kathryn Garcia
Kathryn Garcia bills herself as the city’s “go-to crisis manager.” She mostly recently served as sanitation commissioner but boasts deep experience in city government.
https://www.kgfornyc.com/
Garry Guerrier
Garry Guerrier, a nurse and former paramedic, includes Black Lives Matter and the coronavirus pandemic as two priorities.
https://garryguerrier4mayor.com/
Miguel Hernandez
Miguel Hernandez is a Republican from Queens.
https://www.facebook.com/MiguelHernandezForNYC/
Zach Iscol
A military veteran with a private sector and non-profit background, Zach Iscol positions himself as a leader who can bring the city past its current crises.
https://zachiscol.com/
Max Kaplan
Max Kaplan filed campaign paperwork but otherwise has kept a low profile.
Christopher Krietchman
Christopher Krietchman, a self-described futurist and “health & wellness entrepreneur,” is running on platform of “emotional reform & economic innovation.”
https://csk4mayor.nyc/
Abbey Laurel-Smith
Abbey Laurel-Smith, a self-described “radical Republican,” previously ran for mayor in 2013 and 2017.
https://smithiesnewyork2013.com/
Ray McGuire
A Wall Street executive, Ray McGuire aims to spur the biggest economic turnaround in the city’s history and its second Black mayor.
https://www.rayformayor.com/
Carlos Menchaca
Carlos Menchaca is a progressive City Council member from Brooklyn. He vows to continue his fight against economic inequality, deportations and systemic racism.
https://carlos2021.com/
Dianne Morales
A Bed-Stuy native and nonprofit CEO, Dianne Morales is running on a progressive platform in her bid to become the city’s first Afro-Latina mayor.
https://www.dianne.nyc/
Grady O’Bryant
Grady O’Bryant filed paperwork to run for mayor but Patch couldn’t find any other information.
Bill Pepitone
Bill Pepitone, a retired NYPD officer and Republican, bills himself as a “real New Yorker” running on platform of returning to “broken windows” policing.
https://billpepitonefornycmayor.com/
Cardon Pompey
Besides a campaign filing, Patch couldn’t find any information on Cardon Pompey.
Paperboy Prince
A rapper who previously tried to unseat Rep. Nydia Velazquez, Paperboy Prince looks to take “over the city with love.”
http://paperboyprince.com/
Stacey Prussman
A stand-up comedian and Libertarian, Stacey Prussman’s platform revolves around ending the coronavirus lockdown and other libertarian issues.
https://www.prussmanformayor.com/
Stephen Seely
Stephen Seely’s website states he, “like many New Yorkers,” desires change.
https://www.seely4mayor.com/
Scott Stringer
Scott Stringer, the city’s current comptroller, boasts a slew of detailed, progressive plans addressing everything from housing to policing to climate change.
https://stringerformayor.com/
Loree Sutton
A former Army Brigadier General who founded the city’s Department of Veterans’ Services, Loree Sutton positions herself as the type of bold leader the city needs.
https://loreeformayor.nyc/
Joycelyn Taylor
A self-described “working class Democrat,” Joycelyn Taylor’s campaign focuses on affordable housing and small business.
https://taylorfor2021.com/
Sara Tirschwell
Sara Tirschwell is a former Wall Street executive running to, as she puts it, prevent a third de Blasio term.
https://www.saraformayor.com/
Maya Wiley
Maya Wiley, a former de Blasio aide and MSNBC contributor, aims to fulfill her lifelong focus on racial justice by becoming the city’s first Black woman mayor.
https://mayawileyformayor.com/
Isaac Wright Jr.
A lawyer whose wrongful drug conviction became the inspiration for the ABC show “For Life,” Isaac Wright Jr.’s campaign is focused on social justice.
https://wrightfornyc2021.com/
Andrew Yang
Andrew Yang, a tech entrepreneur who shot to prominence as a Democratic presidential candidate, plans to give annual cash payments to thousands of New Yorkers if elected.
https://www.yangforny.com/
This article originally appeared on the New York City Patch
