Inside the 2025 NYC Mayoral Race: How Columbia Journalism Students Are Covering Election Day

Keep up with their field work, live reporting and studio broadcast throughout the final day of the race. 

November 04, 2025

The Class of 2026 is taking to the streets, the broadcast booth and their own election live desk to provide coverage on one of the most closely watched mayoral elections in New York City’s history. See below for how to follow their coverage throughout Election Day. 

Election Day Live Reporting

A fully student-run live reporting desk, “Columbia Journalism Politics and Elections,” will cover everything from early voting to the top issues being debated across each borough. Stay informed by bots on the ground reporting from our students. 

Live Broadcast

At 9 pm ET, tune in to a live election broadcast to watch students close out Election Day with final poll results, reporting packages, exclusive interviews with New Yorkers and more. 

Social Media Updates

Follow Columbia Journalism School on social channels to see live updates from students across all five boroughs to get an inside look at each campaign on Election Day. 

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