Scott Stringer

Scott M. Stringer^[1] (born April 29, 1960) is an American politician. He was the New York City Comptroller and a New York Democratic politician. He was the 26th Borough President of Manhattan.^[2]

Scott Stringer
Stringer in 2025
44th New York City Comptroller
In office January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2021
Mayor	Bill de Blasio
Preceded by	John Liu
Succeeded by	Brad Lander
26th Borough President of Manhattan
In office January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2013
Preceded by	C. Virginia Fields
Succeeded by	Gale Brewer
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 67th district
In office January 1, 1993 – December 31, 2005
Preceded by	Jerrold Nadler
Succeeded by	Linda Rosenthal
Personal details
Born	Scott M. Stringer[1] April 29, 1960 (1960-04-29) (age 65) New York
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Elyse Buxbaum ​ (m. 2003)​
Alma mater	John Jay College of Criminal Justice

In September 2020 he announced his plans to run for Mayor of New York City for the 2021 election.^[3] He lost the Democratic nomination to Eric Adams. He ran again in the 2025 election.^[4] He lost the Democratic nomination to Zohran Mamdani.