Why Ranked-Choice Voting Could Have a Pivotal Effect on the Mayor’s Race

The candidates have struck alliances and made cross-endorsements to take advantage of the ranked-choice voting system.

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2025 NYC Mayoral Race: Photos From the Campaign Trail

The Democrats running in New York City’s mayoral primary have crisscrossed the five boroughs over several months to make their case to voters in person.

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Cuomo and Mamdani Push to Raise Turnout in ‘Jump Ball’ Mayor’s Race

A new poll shows the New York City mayor’s race tightening in its final days. Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani are scrambling for every last vote.

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As N.Y.C. Mayoral Primary Nears, Money Talks as Mamdani Walks

Zohran Mamdani, who is second to Andrew M. Cuomo in the polls, was rebuffed in his bid to raise his spending cap. It did not stop his seven-mile trek down Manhattan.

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We Asked. The Top Candidates for Mayor of New York City Answered.

We interviewed eight of the leading candidates for New York City mayor about their experience, their plans for the city and their sometimes contentious bagel orders. Here’s what they said.

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Mamdani and Blake Will Cross-Endorse in N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race

Zohran Mamdani, a front-runner in the New York City mayor’s race, will announce a second cross-endorsement with Michael Blake, a former state lawmaker.

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Michael Blake and Jessica Ramos won’t be at the debate. Here’s why.

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Is Jessica Ramos Gone and Forgotten? Not Quite.

Plus: The second and final debate of the Democratic primary for mayor is Thursday, but Michael Blake, a breakout performer from the first, won’t be onstage.

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10 Questions With Michael Blake

Michael Blake, a former state lawmaker who is running for mayor of New York City, visited The New York Times for an interview.

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In N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate, Democrats Assail Cuomo and Vow to Resist Trump

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared exasperated and dismissive as his rivals attacked his record in a fractious first primary debate.

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