NYC Democratic Primary: Mamdani Leads as Voter Turnout Surges
TL;DR
Voters in New York City and across the state are participating in municipal primaries, including a high-profile Democratic race for mayor featuring former governor Andrew Cuomo and Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, with the primary using ranked-choice voting. Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams is running as an independent, and the results will determine the Democratic nominee, who is favored in the general election. The primaries also include races for City Council, district attorney, and other local offices, with vote counting and results expected over the coming days.
Topics:nationpolitics#andrew-cuomo#eric-adams#new-york-city-elections#nyc-mayoral-primary#politics#ranked-choice-voting
- Live results: New York City mayor’s race Democratic primary PBS
- The DREAM is real: Progressive donors hedge against Cuomo, Adams in NYC mayoral race Politico
- Nearly a quarter of NYC’s early voters were new Democratic primary participants Gothamist
- Cuomo and Mamdani Push to Raise Turnout in ‘Jump Ball’ Mayor’s Race The New York Times
- Mamdani ahead of Cuomo in ranked choice voting: NYC mayoral poll PIX11
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