New York City is using ranked-choice voting for primary elections this year, and the first major test comes on June 22. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Elections, Mayors”
Ranked-Choice Voting for N.Y.C. Mayor: What to Know
By Gotham Rex on April 23, 2021
Voters will find a new type of ballot when selecting their party’s nominee for mayor. Source: New York Times
How New York’s Mayoral Hopefuls Would Change the N.Y.P.D.
By Gotham Rex on April 23, 2021
Some candidates in the Democratic primary want to cut $1 billion or more from the police budget, while others have more moderate proposals, frustrating activists. Source: New York Times
Andrew Yang, Looking for Endorsement, Offends Gay Democratic Club
By Gotham Rex on April 22, 2021
Participants described Mr. Yang’s remarks as offensive, saying that even as members of the club wanted to discuss policy issues, he mentioned gay bars. Source: New York Times
Andrew Yang Wins Endorsement from Left-Wing Rival Carlos Menchaca
By Gotham Rex on April 21, 2021
Carlos Menchaca, who bowed out of the New York City mayoral race last month, endorsed his former opponent. Source: New York Times
Teachers’ Union Backs Stringer for N.Y.C. Mayor, Giving Him a Boost
By Gotham Rex on April 19, 2021
The endorsement comes at a critical time for the city comptroller, who has struggled to gain traction in the race. Source: New York Times
Ray McGuire Wants to Show He’s Not Just the Wall Street Candidate
By Gotham Rex on April 19, 2021
Mr. McGuire has landed endorsements from Representative Gregory W. Meeks and three hip-hop giants as his campaign for New York mayor enters a crucial phase. Source: New York Times
Yang Lands Last Place on Ballot: 5 Takeaways From the Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on April 19, 2021
The ballot order for the June 22 New York mayoral primary was decided by lottery, not alphabetical order, but Andrew Yang will still appear last. Source: New York Times
Dark Money in the New York Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on April 16, 2021
This year’s election is shaping up to be the city’s first in which super PACs play a major role. Source: New York Times
Outside Money Floods Mayor’s Race, Raising Ethics Concerns
By Gotham Rex on April 15, 2021
For the first time since the Supreme Court allowed unlimited spending in elections, candidate super PACs are flooding money into a New York mayoral election. Source: New York Times
The State of the Mayoral Race in N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on April 12, 2021
The Democratic primary that will likely determine the next mayor is fast approaching, and the race is heating up among top contenders. Source: New York Times
Who Will ‘Vax Daddy’ Endorse? 5 Takeaways From N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on April 12, 2021
Candidates vied for the backing of the influential teachers’ union and other players, and one contender made a journey to Minneapolis. Source: New York Times
10 Weeks to the Finish Line: The N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Heats Up
By Gotham Rex on April 11, 2021
With the primary weeks away, candidates are sharpening their attacks, ramping up in-person events and preparing to spend the millions of dollars that they have stockpiled. Source: New York Times
‘Sense of Disappointment’ on the Left as the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Unfolds
By Gotham Rex on April 10, 2021
Even as New York has veered toward the left, two more-moderate candidates, Andrew Yang and Eric Adams, lead the mayoral race. Source: New York Times
Yang Drives the Bus, Republicans Joust: 5 Takeaways From Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on April 5, 2021
The Democratic candidates vowed to stop Zooming and get out more, and a rap video earned mixed reviews. Source: New York Times