2005 New York City mayoral election

none February 2022 January 2025 September 2023 2005 New York City mayoral election New York City presidential no 2001 New York City mayoral election 2001 2009 New York City mayoral election 2009 November 8, 2005 File:Michael Bloomberg 2005.jpg Michael Bloomberg Republican Party (United States) 753,090 58.4% File:Fernando Ferrer crop.jpg Fernando Ferrer Democratic Party (United States) 503,219 39.0% 250px Borough results 250px State Assembly results 250px Precinct results 1 250px Bloomberg: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Ferrer: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% Tie: #D2B1D9 40–50% #AE8BB1 50% #808080 No data Mayor Michael Bloomberg Republican Party (United States) Michael Bloomberg Republican Party (United States) 1,315,36033.34% (7.59 pp) 3,944,831 LiberalIndependence The 2005 New York City mayoral election occurred on November 8, 2005. Incumbent Republican mayor Michael Bloomberg soundly defeated former Bronx borough president Fernando Ferrer, the Democratic nominee. Several third-party candidates also ran for mayor. In July, mayoral candidates filed nominating petitions with the City Board of Elections. Bloomberg won four of the five boroughs, the exception being the Bronx. He flipped the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. To date, this is the last time a Republican was elected mayor of New York City, and the last time a Republican line carried Brooklyn. Bloomberg left the Republican Party in 2007 to register as an independent, but the Republican Party nominated him for reelection in 2009. Republican primary Candidates Michael Bloomberg, incumbent mayor since 2002 Walter Iwachiw Tom Ognibene, former City Councilman from Queens (1992–2002) and Council minority leader Steve Shaw Campaign Tom Ognibene ran on a platform supporting tax cuts, education reform and opposed Mayor Bloomberg's smoking ban. He was expected to win the endorsement of the Conservative Party.Gardiner Jill https://www.nysun.com/new-york/ognibene-is-seen-as-the-favorite-of-conservatives/11342/ Ognibene Is Seen As the Favorite Of Conservatives The New York Sun 30 March 2005 30 January 2013 https://archive.today/20130130064505/http://www.nysun.com/new-york/ognibene-is-seen-as-the-favorite-of-conservatives/11342/ dead He received 8,100 signatures, 600 more than the necessary 7,500 signatures to appear on the primary ballot. But the Bloomberg campaign challenged many signatures, leaving Ognibene with 5,848 eligible signatures and forcing him off the ballot. On August 25, a federal judge refused to allow Ognibene on the Republican ballot. The first television ads were launched in English and Spanish by the Bloomberg campaign on May 18. Endorsements Ognibene was endorsed by the leaders of the Queens County Republican Committee on February 10.Brown Kim Queens County Republicans Endorse Ognibene For Mayor https://www.qchron.com/editions/central/queens-county-republicans-endorse-ognibene-for-mayor/article_0aecf736-78e0-5fde-aa0b-cf9d02aee1a1.html Queens Chronicle 29 January 2026 17 February 2005 Polling background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Source Date Sample size Margin of error Bloomberg OgnibeneQuinnipiac University March 2, 2004 210 RV ± 6.8% 65% 16% Aftermath Ognibene challenged the Republican nomination in a hearing on August 25, but his challenge was unsuccessful. Democratic primary Candidates Christopher X. Brodeur, artist and Green Party candidate in 2001 Fernando Ferrer, former Bronx Borough President (1987–2001) and candidate for Mayor in 2001 C. Virginia Fields, Manhattan Borough President Gifford Miller, Speaker of the New York City Council Arthur Piccolo Anthony Weiner, U.S. Representative from Brooklyn and Queens Withdrew Charles Barron, member of the City Council from the 42nd district (endorsed Fields)"Barron's Mayoral 'Race'; Running Because 'White Men Have Too Much Power'". New York Post. December 4, 2003. p. 20Winnie Hu, https://archive.today/20120908085349/http://www.nytimes.com/2005/02/09/nyregion/09barron.html "Councilman Expects to Quit Democratic Mayoral Race", The New York Times, February 9, 2005. Michael Slackman and Jim Rutenberg, "Spitzer Leads Fund-Raising with $3 Million in 6 Months" https://web.archive.org/web/20140714161625/http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/19/nyregion/19finance.html July 14, 2014 The New York Times, January 19, 2005 Declined Mark Green, nominee for mayor in 2001 (ran for New York Attorney General in 2006) Bob Kerrey, former U.S. Senator from Nebraska and President of the New School Rutenberg Jim After Brief Flirtation, Kerrey Decides Not to Run for Mayor https://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/20/nyregion/after-brief-flirtation-kerrey-decides-not-to-run-for-mayor.html New York Times 23 March 2025 https://archive.today/20250323190201/https://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/20/nyregion/after-brief-flirtation-kerrey-decides-not-to-run-for-mayor.html 23 March 2025 20 April 2005 live subscription Bill Thompson, New York City Comptroller Sargent Greg And They're Off https://nymag.com/nymetro/news/people/columns/intelligencer/10657/ New York 29 January 2026 8 December 2004 Howard Dean, Former Governor of VermontStaff Observer Exclusive: Dean for Mayor http://observer.com/2005/07/exclusive-dean-for-mayor/ Observer 12 July 2005Chung Jen Howard Dean as Hizzoner http://gothamist.com/2005/07/12/howard_dean_as_hizzoner.php Gothamist en 12 July 2005 Campaign On August 3, Ferrer began running campaign advertisements. On August 12, the Gifford Miller campaign launched its own television ads. The Democratic candidates held their first debate on August 16. The Anthony Weiner campaign launched television ads on August 19, the same day voter registration for the primary elections ended. The Democratic candidates held their second televised debate on August 21, sponsored by WCBS and The New York Times. Endorsements On September 1, Ferrer was endorsed by City Comptroller Bill Thompson and ACORN. On September 3, The New York Times endorsed Ferrer in the Democratic primary. The Democratic candidates held two final debates, on WNBC on September 7 and on WABC on September 8. On September 10, Reverend Al Sharpton endorsed Ferrer. Before the primary, Ferrer was endorsed by New York state attorney general Eliot Spitzer, Carl McCall, Geraldine Ferraro, Sheldon Silver, the Transport Workers Union, Bronx borough president Adolfo Carrión Jr., and Ruth Messinger. He was also endorsed by Representatives Joseph Crowley, Gregory Meeks, Major Owens, José E. Serrano, Edolphus Towns and Nydia Velázquez. Debate + 2005 New York City mayoral election democratic primary debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Democratic Democratic Democratic DemocraticKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Fernando Ferrer C. Virginia Fields Gifford Miller Anthony Weiner1 Sep. 16, 2005 New York 1New York 1 NoticiasNew York City Campaign Finance BoardNew York NewsdayWNYC Dominic Carter YouTube P P P P Polling background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Source Date Sample size Margin of error Barron Ferrer Fields Miller Thompson WeinerMarist College April 7, 2004 335 RV ± 5.5% 2% 34% 8% 6% 6% 8%Quinnipiac University November 10, 2004 754 RV ± 3.6% 3% 28% 14% 8% 9% 8%Marist College December 2004 – 38% 13% 11% – 10%Quinnipiac University January 19, 2005 5% 31% 15% 12% – 10%Quinnipiac University March 2, 2005 909 RV ± 3.3% – 40% 14% 12% – 12%Marist College March 23, 2005 485 RV ± 4.5% – 39% 21% 10% – 11%Quinnipiac University March 30, 2005 835 RV ± 3.4% – 36% 21% 10% – 11%Marist College April 2005 – 34% 30% 12% – 11%Quinnipiac University May 11, 2005 707 RV ± 3.7% – 27% 23% 11% – 13%Marist College June 2005 – 38% 24% 13% – 12%Quinnipiac University June 22, 2005 1,140 RV ± 2.9% – 31% 19% 12% – 12%Quinnipiac University July 19, 2005 807 RV ± 3.5% – 33% 16% 15% – 11%Marist College July 22, 2005 470 RV ± 4.5% – 36% 19% 14% – 14%Marist College August 9, 2005 406 RV ± 5.0% – 30% 19% 15% – 13%Quinnipiac UniversityFerrer Still Short Of 40% In NYC Dem Primary, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Three Others In Horse Race For Second Place https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=828 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute 1 February 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20241106144442/https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=828 6 November 2024 18 August 2005 live August 18, 2005 489 LV ± 4.4% – 33% 17% 17% – 16%Quinnipiac UniversityFerrer No Closer To 40% In NYC Dem Primary, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Weiner Edges Up As Likely Second Place Finisher https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=830 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute 1 February 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20241106144721/https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=830 6 November 2024 7 September 2005 live September 7, 2005 572 LV ± 4.1% – 32% 13% 17% – 21%Quinnipiac UniversityFerrer At 32% In NYC Dem Primary, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Weiner Moves Up As Miller, Fields Fade https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=831 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute 1 February 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20241106144403/https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=831 6 November 2024 12 September 2005 live September 12, 2005 717 LV ± 3.7% – 32% 14% 14% – 25% Results Democratic primary election resultshttps://vote.nyc/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/results/2005/primary/DemMayorPubAdvbyBoro.pdf Results of 2005 Democratic Primary Election for Mayor of New York City February 19, 2022 Total votes: 478,818 Borough FernandoFerrer AnthonyWeiner C. VirginiaFields GiffordMiller Christopher X.Brodeur ArthurPiccolo MichaelBloomberg(write-in) Otherwrite-inManhattan 56,579 46,668 24,856 22,075 5,667 1,388 95 The Bronx 50,088 11,422 10,381 3,491 4,942 938 13Brooklyn 50,068 41,358 25,612 14,324 3,724 1,963 9Queens 32,506 34,028 13,918 7,956 2,054 1,175 1Staten Island 3,021 5,441 1,059 1,669 174 120 3Total 192,262 40.15% 138,917 29.01% 75,826 15.84% 49,515 10.34% 16,561 3.46% 5,584 1.17% 121 0% 32 0% The Democratic primary was held on September 13, with initial returns showing Ferrer receiving 39.95% of the votes, just short of the 40% needed to avoid a runoff with Weiner. Despite at first seeming poised to continue, the next morning Weiner conceded the election to Ferrer. But the city election board insisted on proceeding with a $12 million election scheduled for September 27, with an additional debate even planned. This prompted a lawsuit supported by both candidates to prevent the runoff, which was avoided when the final count gave Ferrer just over 40% of the vote. Other nominations Conservative Despite his removal from the Republican primary, Tom Ognibene ran as the Conservative Party nominee. Independence On May 28, the Independence Party endorsed Bloomberg for reelection. Liberal The Liberal Party of New York endorsed Bloomberg. Green Manhattan College history professor Anthony Gronowicz was the Green Party's mayoral nominee. Gronowicz sought to strengthen affordable housing, supported renewable sources of energy and sought to provide free tuition to City University of New York. He was featured in an article in The Villager.Seligson Hannah http://www.thevillager.com/villager_128/itsnoteasybeinggreen.html It's not easy being Green: Gronowicz runs for mayor December 26, 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20051226113608/http://www.thevillager.com/villager_128/itsnoteasybeinggreen.html December 26, 2005 dead The Villager Libertarian Audrey Silk, a former NYPD officer, community activist and founder of NYC Citizens Lobbying Against Smoker Harassment, was nominated by the party on April 16, 2005.http://www.eisinc.com/release/storiesh/MLIBRT.024.html LIBERTARIANS NOMINATE AUDREY SILK AS MAYORAL CANDIDATE April 30, 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20050430153910/http://www.eisinc.com/release/storiesh/MLIBRT.024.html April 30, 2005 dead General election Candidates Michael Bloomberg, incumbent mayor since 2002 (Republican, Independence, Liberal) Fernando Ferrer, former Bronx Borough President (Democrat) Tom Ognibene (Conservative) Anthony Gronowicz (Green) Jimmy McMillan (Rent Is Too Damn High) Audrey Silk (Libertarian) Martin Koppel (Socialist Workers) Seth Blum (Education) Mitch Crumblehorn (Independent) Campaign Issues in the 2005 mayoral race included education, taxes, crime, transportation, public housing, homeland security funding, and the city budget. One prominent issue throughout 2005 was New York's bid for the 2012 Olympic Games, as New York City was one of the finalists to serve as host city. On June 6, the planned West Side Stadium was defeated by the Public Authorities Control Board when Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno refused to vote for it. As a result, Bloomberg had supported the new Mets ballpark, later Citi Field, as the centerpiece of the revised bid. On July 6, the IOC awarded London the 2012 Summer Olympics. On October 23, Ferrer proposed Home Owner Property Exemption, or HOPE, a tax break for homeowners with a home property value of less than $100,000.https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/24/nyregion/metrocampaigns/ferrer-offers-a-tax-break-for-less-expensive-homes.html Ferrer Offers a Tax Break for Less Expensive Homes Mike McIntire Jim Rutenberg The New York Times October 24, 2005 NYTimes.com On October 6, a mayoral debate was held at the Apollo Theater with Ferrer and Ognibene; Bloomberg was absent. The last day for voter registration for the general election was October 14. The first mayoral debate between Ferrer and Bloomberg was on October 30, and broadcast on WABC. They debated each other again on November 1, at a debate sponsored by WNBC and the New York City Campaign Finance Board. The general election was held on November 8. Members of the New York City Council, as well as the offices of borough president, city comptroller, public advocate, and district attorney, were also up for election. At 10:30 p.m. on November 8, Ferrer conceded to Bloomberg in a speech at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. Bloomberg was sworn in for a second term on January 1, 2006. Endorsements Bloomberg was endorsed by former mayors Rudy Giuliani and Ed Koch, Jeanine Pirro, Herman Badillo, former congressman Floyd Flake, Reverend Calvin Butts, and many prominent local Democrats. On October 23, Bloomberg was endorsed by both Newsday and The New York Times in the general election, with the New York Daily News following on the 31st.An Endorsement for Mayor https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/23/opinion/an-endorsement-for-mayor.html The New York Times 30 January 2026 https://archive.today/20230710204859/https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/23/opinion/an-endorsement-for-mayor.html 10 July 2023 23 October 2005 live subscriptionMIKE BLOOMBERG FOR MAYOR – AGAIN https://www.nydailynews.com/2005/10/31/mike-bloomberg-for-mayor-again/ New York Daily News 30 January 2026 https://archive.today/20260130061227/https://www.nydailynews.com/2005/10/31/mike-bloomberg-for-mayor-again/ 30 January 2026 31 October 2005 live subscription The Times wrote that Bloomberg could be "one of the greatest mayors in New York history" but criticized "his 'obscene' unlimited spending on his political campaigns", creating an "uneven playing field".https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/23/nyregion/metrocampaigns/times-endorses-mayor-bloomberg-for-reelection.html Times Endorses Mayor Bloomberg for Re-election Patrick D. Healy The New York Times October 23, 2005 NYTimes.com After winning the Democratic nomination, Ferrer was endorsed by Senators Chuck Schumer and Hillary Clinton, as well as former President Bill Clinton, on September 16. Saul Michael Chuck & Hil back Ferrer Endorse him without word about Mike https://www.nydailynews.com/2005/09/17/chuck-hil-back-ferrer-endorse-him-without-word-about-mike/ New York Daily News 30 January 2026 https://archive.today/20260130061609/https://www.nydailynews.com/2005/09/17/chuck-hil-back-ferrer-endorse-him-without-word-about-mike/ 30 January 2026 17 September 2005 live subscription On September 19, he was endorsed by SEIU Local 1199. He was endorsed by former mayor David Dinkins on September 23. Ferrer was endorsed by the Working Families Party on September 27, but failed to receive enough votes from the party's coordinating council to be nominated for the Working Families Party's ballot line. https://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/28/nyregion/metrocampaigns/ferrer-ally-accuses-bloomberg-supporter-of-using.html Diane Cardwell Patrick D. Healy Ferrer Ally Accuses Bloomberg Supporter of Using Race as Tactic The New York Times September 28, 2005 September 29, 2025 October 17, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201017232737/https://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/28/nyregion/metrocampaigns/ferrer-ally-accuses-bloomberg-supporter-of-using.html live Andrew Cuomo endorsed Ferrer on September 29. Healy Patrick Cardwell Diane Ferrer Being Hurt by Self-Inflicted Wounds https://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/30/nyregion/metrocampaigns/ferrer-being-hurt-by-selfinflicted-wounds.html The New York Times 30 January 2026 https://archive.today/20260130055549/https://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/30/nyregion/metrocampaigns/ferrer-being-hurt-by-selfinflicted-wounds.html 30 January 2026 30 January 2005 Andrew M. Cuomo [...] endorsed Mr. Ferrer live subscription On October 20, Ferrer campaigned with Bill Clinton on Charlotte Street in the South Bronx. Polling Source Date Sample size Margin of error Ferrer (D) Bloomberg (R)Quinnipiac UniversityFerrer Or Miller Beat Mayor Bloomberg, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; No Thanksgiving Invite For Mayor, Voters Say https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=365 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute 31 January 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20241106144855/https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=365 6 November 2024 25 November 2003 live November 25, 2003 1,147 RV ± 2.9% 51% 33%Quinnipiac UniversityBloomberg Bounces Back To Break-Even Approval, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Mayor's Vacations Are Nobody's Business, Voters Say https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=279 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute 30 January 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20241106144742/https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=279 6 November 2024 4 February 2004 live February 4, 2004 1,776 RV ± 2.9% 46% 39%Quinnipiac UniversityBloomberg Back On Top For First Time In Over A Year, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Outer Boroughs Want More Love From Mayor https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=288 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute 31 January 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20241106145006/https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=288 6 November 2024 31 March 2004 live March 31, 2004 1,159 RV ± 2.9% 45% 41%Marist CollegeMarist College https://maristpoll.marist.edu/wp-content/misc/nycpolls/MY040407.pdf Marist Poll February 2, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20100302171221/https://maristpoll.marist.edu/wp-content/misc/nycpolls/MY040407.pdf March 2, 2010 April 7, 2004 live April 7, 2004 546 RV ± 4.5% 48% 41%Quinnipiac UniversityBloomberg Approval Hits 50%, But Ferrer Is Ahead, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Kelly Approval At 67% As Voters Back Bravest, Finest https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=283 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute 31 January 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20241106144539/https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=283 6 November 2024 9 June 2004 live June 9, 2004 1,226 RV ± 2.8% 45% 39%Quinnipiac UniversityMost New Yorkers Like Mike, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Let Protesters Have Central Park, Voters Say https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=285 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute 31 January 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20241106144706/https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=285 6 November 2024 20 July 2004 live July 20, 2004 1,119 RV ± 2.9% 46% 39%Marist CollegeMarist Poll https://maristpoll.marist.edu/wp-content/misc/nycpolls/MY040910.pdf Marist Poll February 2, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20100608215419/https://maristpoll.marist.edu/wp-content/misc/nycpolls/MY040910.pdf June 8, 2010 September 10, 2004 live September 10, 2004 607 RV ± 4.0% 47% 43%Quinnipiac UniversityBloomberg Approval Up As Election Year Begins, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Ferrer, Undecided Lead Pack Of Dem Challengers https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=552 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute 31 January 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20050210050123/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x11370.xml?ReleaseID=552 10 February 2005 10 November 2004 live November 10, 2004 1,221 RV ± 2.8% 45% 40%Marist CollegeMarist Poll https://maristpoll.marist.edu/wp-content/misc/nycpolls/MY041215.pdf Marist Poll February 2, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20100227133642/https://maristpoll.marist.edu/wp-content/misc/nycpolls/MY041215.pdf February 27, 2010 December 15, 2004 live December 15, 2004 503 RV ± 4.5% 51% 39%Quinnipiac UniversityBloomberg Ties Ferrer, Tops Other Dems Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Mayor's Scores With Blacks, Hispanics Improve https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=640 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute 31 January 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20050322044136/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x11370.xml?ReleaseID=640 22 March 2005 19 January 2005 live January 19, 2005 1,027 RV ± 3.1% 43% 43%Quinnipiac UniversityNYC Voters Say Ferrer Cares More Than Mayor, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Mayor Slips In Approval, Matchups https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=657 Quinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20051017161837/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x11370.xml?ReleaseID=657 17 October 2005 2 March 2005 live March 2, 2005 1,435 RV ± 2.6% 47% 39%Marist Collegehttp://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/nycpolls/MY050321.htm Marist College Marist Poll September 16, 2005 October 23, 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20051023185308/http://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/nycpolls/MY050321.htm dead March 23, 2005 775 RV ± 3.5% 49% 42%Quinnipiac UniversityFields Is Up, Ferrer Is Down Among Dems In Diallo Flap; Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Miller, Weiner Trail In Dem Primary Race https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=666 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute 31 January 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20051017130129/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x11370.xml?ReleaseID=666 17 October 2005 30 March 2005 live March 30, 2005 1,371 RV ± 2.7% 46% 40%Marist Collegehttps://maristpoll.marist.edu/wp-content/misc/nycpolls/AM050427.pdf Marist College Marist Poll April 27, 2005 February 2, 2026 April 27, 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20050427185854/http://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/nycpolls/AM050427.htm live April 27, 2005 525 RV ± 4.5% 38% 51%Quinnipiac UniversityBloomberg On Top For First Time As Ferrer Drops; Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Fields Is Close Second In Dem Primary https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=681 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute 31 January 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20050524111447/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x11370.xml?ReleaseID=681 24 May 2005 11 May 2005 live May 11, 2005 1,169 RV ± 2.9% 38% 47%Marist Collegehttp://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/nycpolls/MY050610.htm Marist College June 11, 2005 June 10, 2005 June 22, 2005 Marist Poll https://web.archive.org/web/20050622022228/http://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/nycpolls/MY050610.htm dead June 10, 2005 46% 45%Quinnipiac UniversityStadium Switch Lifts Bloomberg To New Highs, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Hispanic Voters Approve Of Mayor, But Back Ferrer https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=744 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute 31 January 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20051017162037/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x11370.xml?ReleaseID=744 17 October 2005 22 June 2005 live June 22, 2005 1,780 RV ± 2.3% 37% 50%Quinnipiac UniversityBloomberg, With 60% Approval, Thumps All Dems, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Miller Up, Fields Down In Dem Primary Pack https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=817 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute 1 February 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20060108064935/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x11370.xml?ReleaseID=817 8 January 2006 19 July 2005 live July 19, 2005 1,313 RV ± 2.7% 36% 52%Marist Collegehttp://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/nycpolls/MY050722.htm Marist College July 22, 2005 Marist Poll July 29, 2005 October 23, 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20051023185417/http://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/nycpolls/MY050722.htm dead July 22, 2005 755 RV ± 3.5% 36% 52%Marist Collegehttp://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/nycpolls/MY050809.pdf Marist College August 9, 2005 Marist Poll August 15, 2005 October 21, 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20051021062453/http://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/nycpolls/MY050809.pdf dead August 9, 2005 661 RV ± 4.0% 36% 52%The New York TimesThe New York Times August 22–28, 2005 718 RV ± 5.0% 32% 54%Quinnipiac UniversityBloomberg Has 14-Point Likely-Voter Lead Over Ferrer, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; But Democrat 'cares' More Than Mayor, Voters Say https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=832 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute 1 February 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20051103220541/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x11370.xml?ReleaseID=832 3 November 2005 21 September 2005 live September 21, 2005 774 LV ± 3.5% 38% 52%WNBC/Marist Collegehttp://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/nycpolls/MY050927.htm Marist College Marist Poll September 27, 2005 September 29, 2005 October 23, 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20051023185604/http://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/nycpolls/MY050927.htm dead September 27, 2005 381 LV ± 5.0% 38% 53%Marist Collegehttp://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/nycpolls/MY051012.htm Marist College October 12, 2005 October 24, 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20051024001244/http://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/nycpolls/MY051012.htm dead October 12, 2005 32% 59%Quinnipiac UniversityBloomberg Jumps To 28-Point Lead Over Ferrer, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Mayor's Numbers Spiked After Subway Terror Alert https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=839 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute 1 February 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20051210184951/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x11370.xml?ReleaseID=839 10 December 2005 12 October 2005 live October 12, 2005 725 LV ± 3.6% 32% 60%Quinnipiac UniversityBloomberg Keeps 31-Point Lead After Terror Alert, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Few Say Mayor Has Too Many Commercials https://poll.qu.edu/poll-release-legacy?releaseid=842 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute 1 February 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20051230205811/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x11370.xml?ReleaseID=842 30 December 2005 25 October 2005 live October 25, 2005 723 LV ± 3.6% 30% 61%Pace Universityhttp://appserv.pace.edu/emplibrary/pace_poll_102605_final.pdf Pace University November 2, 2005 April 28, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060428172247/http://appserv.pace.edu/emplibrary/pace_poll_102605_final.pdf dead October 27, 2005 27% 58%The New York TimesThe New York Times October 21–26, 2005 758 RV ± 4.0% 30% 57%Marist Collegehttp://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/nycpolls/MY051101.htm Marist College November 1, 2005 November 24, 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20051124023817/http://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/nycpolls/MY051101.htm dead November 1, 2005 31% 62%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University November 1, 2005 742 LV ± 3.6% 31% 59%Marist Collegehttps://maristpoll.marist.edu/wp-content/misc/nycpolls/MY051104.pdf Marist College November 4, 2005 February 2, 2026 February 14, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060214015817/http://www.maristpoll.marist.edu/nycpolls/MY051104.htm live November 4, 2005 30% 64%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University November 7, 2005 712 LV ± 3.7% 30% 68% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Source Date Sample size Margin of error Barron (D) Bloomberg (R)Quinnipiac University February 4, 2004 1,776 RV ± 2.9% 32% 43%Quinnipiac University March 31, 2004 1,159 RV ± 2.9% 34% 41%Quinnipiac University June 9, 2004 1,226 RV ± 2.8% 34% 42%Quinnipiac University July 20, 2004 1,119 RV ± 2.9% 31% 43%Quinnipiac University November 10, 2004 1,221 RV ± 2.8% 32% 42%Marist College December 15, 2004 503 RV ± 4.5% 38% 44%Quinnipiac University January 19, 2005 1,027 RV ± 3.1% 31% 46% Source Date Sample size Margin of error Fields (D) Bloomberg (R)Quinnipiac University March 31, 2004 1,159 RV ± 2.9% 39% 41%Quinnipiac University June 9, 2004 1,226 RV ± 2.8% 39% 43%Quinnipiac University July 20, 2004 1,119 RV ± 2.9% 38% 42%Quinnipiac University November 10, 2004 1,221 RV ± 2.8% 38% 42%Quinnipiac University December 2004 44% 44%Marist College December 15, 2004 503 RV ± 4.5% 44% 44%Quinnipiac University January 19, 2005 1,027 RV ± 3.1% 39% 44%Marist College March 2005 42% 45%Quinnipiac University March 2, 2005 1,435 RV ± 2.6% 38% 41%Marist College March 23, 2005 775 RV ± 3.5% 42% 45%Quinnipiac University March 30, 2005 1,371 RV ± 2.7% 41% 42%Marist College April 27, 2005 525 RV ± 4.5% 41% 47%Quinnipiac University May 11, 2005 1,169 RV ± 2.9% 38% 43%Marist College June 2, 2005 41% 49%Marist College June 10, 2005 43% 45%Quinnipiac University June 22, 2005 1,780 RV ± 2.3% 34% 49%Quinnipiac University July 19, 2005 1,313 RV ± 2.7% 29% 55%Marist College July 22, 2005 755 RV ± 3.5% 32% 53%Marist College August 9, 2005 661 RV ± 4.0% 34% 52% Source Date Sample size Margin of error Green (D) Bloomberg (R)Quinnipiac University February 4, 2004 1,776 RV ± 2.9% 45% 42% Source Date Sample size Margin of error McLaughlin (D) Bloomberg (R)Quinnipiac University February 4, 2004 1,776 RV ± 2.9% 34% 40% Source Date Sample size Margin of error Miller (D) Bloomberg (R)Quinnipiac University November 25, 2003 1,147 RV ± 2.9% 41% 33%Quinnipiac University February 4, 2004 1,776 RV ± 2.9% 37% 39%Quinnipiac University March 31, 2004 1,159 RV ± 2.9% 38% 41%Quinnipiac University June 9, 2004 1,226 RV ± 2.8% 38% 40%Quinnipiac University July 20, 2004 1,119 RV ± 2.9% 37% 39%Quinnipiac University November 10, 2004 1,221 RV ± 2.8% 36% 42%Marist College December 15, 2004 503 RV ± 4.5% 40% 42%Quinnipiac University January 19, 2005 1,027 RV ± 3.1% 38% 43%Marist College March 2005 42% 44%Quinnipiac University March 2, 2005 1,435 RV ± 2.6% 38% 40%Marist College March 23, 2005 775 RV ± 3.5% 42% 44%Quinnipiac University March 30, 2005 1,371 RV ± 2.7% 40% 40%Marist College April 27, 2005 525 RV ± 4.5% 36% 50%Quinnipiac University May 11, 2005 1,169 RV ± 2.9% 35% 42%Marist College July 2, 2005 36% 53%Marist College July 10, 2005 41% 46%Quinnipiac University June 22, 2005 1,780 RV ± 2.3% 33% 49%Quinnipiac University July 19, 2005 1,313 RV ± 2.7% 30% 55%Marist College July 22, 2005 755 RV ± 3.5% 31% 53%Marist College August 9, 2005 661 RV ± 4.0% 33% 53% Source Date Sample size Margin of error Thompson (D) Bloomberg (R)Quinnipiac University February 4, 2004 1,776 RV ± 2.9% 36% 40%Quinnipiac University March 31, 2004 1,159 RV ± 2.9% 38% 41%Quinnipiac University June 9, 2004 1,226 RV ± 2.8% 38% 41%Quinnipiac University July 20, 2004 1,119 RV ± 2.9% 35% 40%Quinnipiac University November 10, 2004 1,221 RV ± 2.8% 36% 40% Source Date Sample size Margin of error Weiner (D) Bloomberg (R)Quinnipiac University February 4, 2004 1,776 RV ± 2.9% 34% 40%Quinnipiac University March 31, 2004 1,159 RV ± 2.9% 36% 40%Quinnipiac University June 9, 2004 1,226 RV ± 2.8% 37% 42%Quinnipiac University July 20, 2004 1,119 RV ± 2.9% 34% 40%Quinnipiac University November 10, 2004 1,221 RV ± 2.8% 35% 40%Marist College December 15, 2004 503 RV ± 4.5% 39% 44%Quinnipiac University January 19, 2005 1,027 RV ± 3.1% 36% 43%Marist College March 2005 41% 45%Quinnipiac University March 2, 2005 1,435 RV ± 2.6% 36% 41%Marist College March 23, 2005 775 RV ± 3.5% 41% 45%Quinnipiac University March 30, 2005 1,371 RV ± 2.7% 35% 43%Marist College April 27, 2005 525 RV ± 4.5% 36% 48%Quinnipiac University May 11, 2005 1,169 RV ± 2.9% 32% 44%Marist College June 2, 2005 34% 52%Marist College June 10, 2005 36% 49%Quinnipiac University June 22, 2005 1,780 RV ± 2.3% 30% 51%Quinnipiac University July 19, 2005 1,313 RV ± 2.7% 28% 54%Marist College July 22, 2005 755 RV ± 3.5% 29% 53%Marist College August 9, 2005 661 RV ± 4.0% 34% 52% Debates + 2005 New York City mayoral election debates No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican DemocraticKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Michael Bloomberg Fernando Ferrer1 Oct. 6, 2005 New York 1, New York 1 NoticiasNew York City Campaign Finance BoardNew York Newsday, WNYC Dominic Carter YouTube P P2 Oct. 30, 2005 WABC-TV Bill Ritter C-SPAN P P3 Nov. 1, 2005 New York City Campaign Finance BoardWNBC Gabe Pressman YouTube P P Results Results of the 2005 New York City mayoral electionhttps://vote.nyc/sites/default/files/downloads/pdf/results/2005/general/Manhattan/Croossover%20Mayor%20Re-Cap%20NYC.pdf Results of 2005 General Election for Mayor of New York City February 19, 2022 Republican Party (US) Republican Party (United States) Liberal Party of New York Michael Bloomberg 678,444 52.6 Independence Party of New York Michael Bloomberg 74,645 5.8 Total Michael Bloomberg (incumbent) 753,089 58.4 +8.1 Democratic Party (US) Fernando Ferrer 503,219 39.0 −8.9 Conservative Party of New York Conservative Party Thomas Ognibene 14,630 1.1 +0.9 Green Party of New York Anthony Gronowicz 8,297 0.6 +0.1 Rent Is Too Damn High Party Jimmy McMillan 4,111 0.3 +0.3 Libertarian Party (US) Audrey Silk 2,888 0.2 +0.1 Socialist Workers Party (United States) Martin Koppel 2,256 0.2 +0.2 Education Seth Blum 1,176 0.1 +0.1 Write-Ins 269 0.02 +0.02 249,870 19.4 +17.0 1,289,935 Republican Party (US) +8.5 Results by borough Results by borough of the 2005 New York City mayoral election   Bloomberg–Green margin (2001) −22,777 −21,683 −28,182 +46,904 +61,227 +35,489   Bloomberg–Ferrer margin +76,197 −41,317 +69,441 +95,030 +50,523 +249,871                 Michael Bloomberg Republican–Liberal 171,593 69,577 189,040 184,426 63,267 678,444 Michael Bloomberg Independence 25,416 6,840 20,141 17,689 4,559 74,645 Michael Bloomberg Combined total 197,010 76,417 209,723 202,116 67,827 753,090     60.4% 38.8% 58.2% 63.5% 76.7% 58.4% Fernando Ferrer Democratic 120,813 117,734 140,282 107,086 17,304 503,219     37.0% 59.8% 39.0% 33.6% 19.6% 39.0% Thomas Ognibene Conservative 1,729 1,185 3,573 5,645 2,498 14,630 Anthony Gronowicz Green 3,195 466 3,112 1,285 239 8,297 Jimmy McMillan Rent Is Too Damn High 1,369 474 1,293 799 176 4,111 Audrey Silk Libertarian 991 234 841 617 205 2,888 Martin Koppel Socialist Workers 758 231 766 384 117 2,256 Seth Blum Education 322 131 382 264 77 1,176   write-ins 109 1 90 57 12 269 T O T A L 326,295 196,873 360,061 318,252 88,454   1,289,935 References External links Mike Bloomberg for NYC webpage CityMayors.com NYC elections page Gotham Gazette 2005 webpage See also Mayoral election, 2005 2005 New York City mayoral New York Category:Michael Bloomberg Category:November 2005 in the United States