💨 Abstract

New York City's Democratic mayoral primary election uses ranked choice voting, allowing voters to rank up to five candidates. If no candidate receives over 50% of first-choice votes, lower-ranked choices are distributed in a series of rounds until a winner emerges. This system aims to ensure broader support and reduce "wasted" votes. Preliminary results will start coming in on July 1, with the official result certified by July 15.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff