2009 New York City Mayoral Race

It's down to the final face-off between incumbent Michael Bloomberg and challenger Bill Thompson. Many New Yorkers feel it's high time we had a Democrat in Gracie Mansion again, but is Thompson the right guy for the job? And even if he is, can he beat Bloomberg, who is running for an historic third term?

REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
New York City Comptroller Bill Thompson

ELECTION SCHEDULE
Primary Day -- September 15, 2009
General Election -- November 3, 2009

HOW TO VOTE
Register to vote and help decide the future of our city. If you're already registered, mark your calendar to vote at your designated polling place on election day.