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Selvena Brooks-Powers victorious in NYC’s first ranked-choice vote count
After nine rounds of hand-counting and elimination, Brooks-Powers emerged with over 51% of the vote
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The major 2021 New York City mayoral contenders
What you need to know about the likely candidates for NYC’s top elected office.
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10 things to know about the latest NYC campaign finance filing
Who has the money and momentum in the mayoral race?
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A nonprofit leader runs for mayor
Former staff and fellow nonprofit executives knew Diane Morales, the progressive mayoral candidate, as a leader with big plans.
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Survey: Queens voters felt good about ranked-choice voting
A new exit poll found that a majority of respondents were at least somewhat familiar with the new system before voting.
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Frozen pens and face masks – petitioning in the pandemic
And more coverage of key 2021 races.
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Carlina Rivera, likely speaker candidate, endorses 13 women for City Council
Potential speakers are maneuvering to build support and Rivera is the first to endorse a slate.
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Special City Council election in diverse Bronx district
Ranked choice voting will decide who wins among six candidates vying to fill the City Council District 11 seat.
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Southeast Queens hosts second ranked-choice special election
What you need to know about ranked-voting and the candidates running in New York City Council District 31.
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Mark Gjonaj will not run for reelection to New York City Council
The Bronx Democrat was facing a difficult reelection battle.
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Yang shared dire prediction for Trump’s campaign after Trump caught COVID-19
The New York City mayoral candidate spoke on his podcast back in Oct. 2020.
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Manhattan DA candidates expect to inherit Vance’s case against Trump
But they’re not all saying how they would handle it yet.
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These mayoral candidates have the city’s attention
They’re not in City Hall yet, but they already wield immense political power.
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Are NYC comptroller candidates really running for mayor?
If you want to set yourself up, you’ve got to win this race first.
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