New York County, New York

Surrogate, New York County

One candidate is tracked for Surrogate, New York County on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rita Mella. Candidate information follows official New York County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Rita Mella, the sitting New York County Surrogate, is unopposed on the Democratic line, per the NYC Board of Elections contest list.

Rita Mella

Democratic

Biography

Rita Mella appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Surrogate, New York County, per the county Board of Elections' certified candidate list.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Surrogate, New York County in 2026?

When is the Surrogate, New York County election in New York?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for New York are on the New York election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Sources

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