Local 802 makes official endorsements by assessing the field of candidates and determining which candidates might best represent the needs of musicians. We invite select candidates to fill out a questionnaire, followed by individual interviews and an eventual appearance before the union’s Executive Board. (Not every candidate will be offered all of these opportunities.) The Executive Board ultimately votes to endorse a candidate. 

NYC ELECTION TIMELINE

• Primary election: June 24, 2025
• General election: Nov. 4, 2025
• Registration deadline: 10 days before election day
• Register to vote: www.vote.nyc

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ENDORSEMENTS AS OF JULY 17, 2025 (THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED)

• Mayor: Zohran Mamdani (read our endorsement)
• Comptroller: Mark Levine (read our endorsement)
• Manhattan Borough President: Brad Hoylman-Sigal
• NYC City Council (district 2): Harvey Epstein
• NYC City Council (district 3): Erik Bottcher