The second Democratic debate, featuring eight candidates for New York City mayor, takes place Wednesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Elections, Mayors”
N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Tightens Ahead of Crucial In-Person Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2021
Democratic hopefuls sharpened attack lines as they tried to draw contrasts on critical issues like policing and the city’s economic recovery. Source: New York Times
5 Takeaways from NYC Mayor's Race: Garcia Rises, and Yang Changes His Tune
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2021
A new survey put Kathryn Garcia in the lead, shaking up the mayoral race with just weeks to go before Primary Day. Source: New York Times
Key Question in NYC Mayoral Race: Who Will Get Latino New Yorkers’ Votes?
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2021
Hispanic voters, who may account for a fifth of turnout, are considered to be up for grabs. Source: New York Times
Shaun Donovan Has the Résumé and the Money. He Just Needs the Votes.
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2021
In running for mayor of New York, Mr. Donovan is arguing that his leadership experience offers what the city needs in a time of crisis. Source: New York Times
Garcia Rises, and Yang Changes His Tune: 5 Takeaways From Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2021
A new survey put Kathryn Garcia in the lead, shaking up the mayoral race with just weeks to go before Primary Day. Source: New York Times
Key Question in N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race: Who Gets the Latino Vote?
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2021
The Hispanic vote, which may account for a fifth of voter turnout, is considered to be up for grabs. Source: New York Times
How NYC Mayoral Candidates Campaigned Throughout The Rainy Holiday Weekend
By Gotham Rex on May 30, 2021
Because of the downpour, candidates for New York City mayor pressed their cases to voters at churches and bars, instead of in parks and on street corners. Source: New York Times
Think Your Weekend Plans Were Ruined? Try Being a Mayoral Candidate.
By Gotham Rex on May 30, 2021
Because of the downpour, candidates for New York City mayor pressed their cases to voters at churches and bars, instead of in parks and on street corners. Source: New York Times
As Yang’s New York Ties Are Questioned, He Cites Anti-Asian Bias
By Gotham Rex on May 28, 2021
Mr. Yang, who is seeking to make history as the city’s first Asian American mayor, says anti-Asian sentiment has crept into the campaign. Source: New York Times
Dianne Morales Tries to Calm a Sudden Crisis in Her Campaign
By Gotham Rex on May 27, 2021
Two staff members have quit, two have been fired and four others involved in a unionization drive have been terminated. Source: New York Times
How the Candidates for N.Y.C. Mayor Plan to Improve Transit
By Gotham Rex on May 27, 2021
Eight leading mayoral candidates share their ideas and plans for public transit. Source: New York Times
G.O.P. Rivals Trade Insults in Chaotic N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2021
Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, and Fernando Mateo, a restaurateur, yelled at each other repeatedly during the free-wheeling virtual debate. Source: New York Times
How the G.O.P. Primary for Mayor Turned 2 Friends Into Bitter Rivals
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2021
Two long-shots, Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, and Fernando Mateo, a restaurateur, are in a heated fight to be their party’s nominee. Source: New York Times
How to Vote in the New York City Mayoral Primary on June 22
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2021
New Yorkers hoping to select candidates for mayor and a range of other offices must first make sure they can vote. The deadline to register is this Friday, May 28. Source: New York Times