Listen to Justin Brannan and Mark Levine face off in the final Democratic comptroller debate

WNYC News | Jun 12, 2025

Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and Brooklyn City Council Member and Finance Committee Chair Justin Brannan faced off in one final Democratic primary debate for New York City Comptroller.
The two leading candidates vying for the Democratic nomination gave voters their best closing arguments in an hour-long debate on Tuesday. Their differences were more about style than substance, as both share similar visions about the role of the city’s chief fiscal officer. But the moderators still elicited some spirited exchanges, underscoring how they differed.
WNYC's Brian Lehrer co-hosted the debate with Errol Louis of NY1 and Alyssa Katz, executive editor of the news organization THE CITY.
Early voting begins on June 14. Election Day is June 24.

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