2025 Rochester mayoral election
Local election in Rochester, New York, US
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The 2025 Rochester mayoral election took place on November 4, 2025, in Rochester, New York. Incumbent mayor, Malik Evans, ran for a second term as mayor.[1] The primary election was held on June 24, 2025.
November 4, 2025
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Evans won the general election in a landslide, winning over 85% of the vote.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Malik Evans, incumbent mayor[3]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Malik Evans
- Labor unions
- Amalgamated Transit Union Local 282[6]
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1635[6]
- International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1071[6]
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters[6]
- International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 4[6]
- Iron Workers Local 33[6]
- Laborers Local 435[6]
- New York State United Teachers[6]
- Rochester Building Trades[6]
- Rochester Labor Council[6]
- Rochester Teachers Association[6]
- United Association Local 13[6]
- United Auto Workers Local 1097[6]
- Organizations
- Monroe County Democratic Committee[6]
Mary Lupien
Declined to endorse
- Individuals
- Ana Maria Archila, activist and co-director of the New York Working Families Party[7]
- Political parties
- Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Malik Evans (incumbent) | 7,601 | 56.57% | |
| Democratic | Mary Lupien | 4,431 | 32.98% | |
| Democratic | Shashi Sinha | 1,329 | 9.89% | |
| Write-in | 76 | 0.57% | ||
| Total votes | 13,437 | 100.00% | ||
Third-party candidates
Conservative Party
Nominee
- Louis Sabo, photographer and small business owner[8]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Malik Evans (incumbent) | 18,685 | 85.88% | |
| Conservative | Louis Sabo | 2,737 | 12.58% | |
| Write-in | 327 | 1.50% | ||
| Total votes | ||||