Americas
Mayors of the 30 Largest Cities in the U.S.
[Updated 9/14/25]
The current partisan breakdown of the 30 largest U.S. cities mayors is 27 Democrats, 2 Republicans, and 1 independent.
The person you elect as mayor affects your day-to-day life more than the politicians you send to Washington, D.C., yet turnout is meager in mayoral races.
Public safety is one of the most critical jobs of any mayor, which is why the role of a mayor has become increasingly critical and high-profile over the past few years.
Across the U.S., despite their importance, only 15 to 27 percent of eligible voters cast ballots in local elections.
Vote for your mayor like it’s a matter of life and death on the streets of America’s cities, because it is.
And the larger the city, the more crucial your vote is.
Below are the mayors of the 30 largest cities in the U.S.
#1: New York, New York (4-year term, 2 consecutive terms limit, maximum of 3 terms)
Population 8,804,190
Eric Adams (Independent)
Term Ends January 1, 2026
#2: Los Angeles, California (4-year term, 2-term limit)
Population 3,898,747
Karen Bass (Democrat)
Term ends June 2026
#3: Chicago, Illinois (4-year term, no term limit)
Population 2,746,388
Brandon Johnson (Democrat)
Term ends May 17, 2027
#4: Houston, Texas (4-year term, 2-term limit)
Population 2,304,580
John Whitmire (Democrat)
Term ends January 2, 2028
#5: Phoenix, Arizona (4-year term, 2-term limit)
Population 1,608,139
Kate Gallego (Democrat)
Term ends December 2028
#6: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (4-year term, 2-term limit)
Population 1,603,797
Cherelle Parker (Democrat)
Term ends January 2, 2028
#7: San Antonio, Texas (2-year term, 4-term limit)
Population 1,434,625
Gina Ortiz (Democrat)
Term ends June 2027
#8: San Diego, California (4-year term, 2-term limit)
Population 1,386,932
Todd Gloria (Democrat)
Term ends December 2028 (Not running due to term limit)
#9: Dallas, Texas (4-year term, 2-term limit)
Population 1,304,379
Eric Johnson (Democrat)
Term ends June 2027
#10: San Jose, California (4-year term, 2-term limit)
Population 1,013,240
Matt Mahan (Democrat)
Term ends December 31, 2028
#11: Austin, Texas (4-year term, 2-term limit)
Population 961,855
Kirk Watson (Democrat)
Term ends January 2028 (Not running due to term limits)
#12: Jacksonville, Florida (4-year term, 2 consecutive terms limit)
Population 949,611
Donna Deegan (Democrat)
Term ends July 1, 2027
#13: Fort Worth, Texas (4-year term, no term limit)
Population 918,915
Mattie Parker (Republican)
Term ends May 2027
#14: Columbus, Ohio (4-year term, 3 consecutive terms limit)
Population 905,748
Andrew J Ginther (Democrat)
Term ends December 31, 2027
#15: Indianapolis, Indiana (4-year term, no term limit)
Population 897,041
Joseph Hogsett (Democrat)
Term ends January 21, 2028
#16: Charlotte, North Carolina (4-year term, 2 consecutive terms limit)
Population 874,579
Vi Lyles (Democrat)
Term ends December 1, 2025 (Can't run due to term limit)
#17: San Francisco, California (4-year term, 2 consecutive terms limit)
Population 873,965
Daniel Lurie (Democrat)
Term ends January 6, 2029
#18: Seattle, Washington (4-year term, no term limit)
Population 737,015
Bruce Harrell (Democrat)
Term ends January 1, 2026
#19: Denver, Colorado (4-year term, 3-term limit)
Population 715,522
Mike Johnston (Democrat)
Term ends July 19, 2027
#20: Nashville, Tennessee (4-year term, 2-term limit)
Population 715,884
Freddie O'Connell (Democrat)
Term ends August 2027
#21: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (4-year term, 3-term limit)
Population 681,054
David Holt (Republican)
Term ends March 2026
#22: El Paso, Texas (4-year term, 2-term limit)
Population 678,815
Renard Johnson (Democrat)
Term ends January 2029
#23: Boston, Massachusetts (4-year term, no term limit)
Population 675,647
Michelle Wu (Democrat)
Term ends January 5, 2026
#24: Portland, Oregon (4-year term, no term limit)
Population 652,503
Keith Wilson (Democrat)
Term ends January 1, 2029
#25: Las Vegas, Nevada (4-year term, 3-term limit)
Population 641,903
Shelley Berkley (Democrat)
Term ends December 2028
#26: Detroit, Michigan (4-year term, no term limit)
Population 639,111
Mike Duggan (Democrat)
Term ends January 1, 2026 (Not seeking a 4th term)
#27: Memphis, Tennessee (4-year term, 2-term limit)
Population 633,104
Paul Young (Democrat)
Term ends January 1, 2028 (Not running due to term limits)
#28: Louisville, Kentucky (4-year term, 2 consecutive terms limit)
Population 633,045
Craig Greenberg (Democrat)
Term ends January 4, 2027
#29: Baltimore, Maryland (4-year term, 2-term limit)
Population 585,708
Brandon M Scott (Democrat)
Term ends December 5, 2028
#30: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (4-year term, no term limit)
Population 577,222
Cavalier Johnson (Democrat)
Term ends April 18, 2028
For the list of current mayors of the top 100 cities in the United States, click here.
https://ballotpedia.org/List_of_current_mayors_of_the_top_100_cities_in_the_United_States
