[2] Candidates that were on the ballot were state senator Toni Harp, political newcomer Justin Elicker, economic development administrator Henry Fernandez, and Hillhouse High School principal Kermit Carolina.

[2] Candidates that had been running for the nomination, but withdrew before the primary, were Matthew Nemerson, state representative Gary Holder-Winfield and Sundiata Keitazulu.

[2] After losing to Harp in the Democratic primary, Elicker ran against her again in the general election as an independent candidate.

Third-term incumbent mayor Toni Harp was defeated by Justin Elicker in both the Democratic primary and the general election.

[15][16][17] In late July, three developments occurred, which left Elicker without an opponent in the primary.

Incumbent mayor Justin Elicker won re-election to a third term in office, winning nearly 80% of the vote and every ward.

Incumbent mayor Justin Elicker defeated challenger Liam Brennan, winning all 30 of the city's wards.

Incumbent mayor Justin Elicker defeated Republican Tom Goldenberg, winning all 30 of the city's wards.