New Yorkers are using a new voting system citywide for the first time, but in interviews, many seemed characteristically unfazed: “It’s real easy if people just learn how to read.” Source: New York Times
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Who Do the Billionaires Want for Mayor? Follow Their Money.
By Gotham Rex on June 21, 2021
Ultrawealthy donors have given $16 million to super PACs dedicated to the New York City mayor’s race. Half of that money has gone to three moderate candidates. Source: New York Times
What We Learned From the Final Sunday of Campaigning in Mayor's Race
By Gotham Rex on June 20, 2021
The leading Democratic candidates for mayor braved broiling heat as they visited churches, parks and barbecues in a last push before Tuesday’s primary. Source: New York Times
Rising From Pandemic, New York Seeks a New Mayor to Face Looming Crises
By Gotham Rex on June 19, 2021
Eric Adams is considered the front-runner in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, but the race is fluid enough that another candidate may win. Source: New York Times
How the Candidates for N.Y.C. Mayor Would Tackle Homelessness
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2021
In the Democratic primary’s last days, and with New York’s economy starting to regain its footing, a chronic problem gains new urgency. Source: New York Times
Candidates Clash Over New York City’s Future in Final Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 16, 2021
The eight contenders jousted over their policies on public safety, homelessness, education and mental illness with less than a week left in the campaign. Source: New York Times
Early Voting Begins in Wide-Open Race for New York Mayor
By Gotham Rex on June 13, 2021
Voters seem most concerned about quality of life issues and public safety. They are also trying to figure out ranked-choice voting. Source: New York Times
New York Has a Housing Crisis. How Would the Mayoral Candidates Fix It?
By Gotham Rex on June 13, 2021
New York City’s affordability problems were laid bare by the pandemic. Mayoral candidates offer solutions, but steep political and logistical obstacles remain. Source: New York Times
Wiley Wins the Progressives: 5 Takeaways From the N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2021
With just two weeks to go before the primary, Maya Wiley is consolidating support from the left wing of the Democratic Party. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates on Police Reform
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2021
We interviewed the eight leading Democratic candidates for mayor about the biggest issues facing the city. Here’s what they said. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates on Pandemic Recovery
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2021
We interviewed the eight leading Democratic candidates for mayor about the biggest issues facing the city. Here’s what they said. Source: New York Times
After a Fiery N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate, Who’s Ahead? Who Knows.
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2021
With the campaign in its homestretch, candidates took turns attacking one another, but largely failed to distinguish themselves in a crowded and still undecided race. Source: New York Times
Crime and Qualifications at Issue in Heated N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2021
The eight Democratic contenders jousted over the economy, education and the fundamental question of who among them was qualified to run New York City. Source: New York Times
How to Watch Tonight's Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2021
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
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