Dem Primary for NYC Mayor Wide Open Half of Voters Still Undecided
The Democratic primary for NYC mayor remains wide open with half of voters still undecided. In a city this blue winning the primary basically means winning the job.
Multiple candidates are bunched together in polling with none breaking away. The race could go in several directions depending on who captures the undecideds.
Politico New York examined the state of the race and what might move the needle.
The candidates represent different visions for the city. Some emphasize public safety. Others focus on housing and inequality. The framing matters in a competitive primary.
NYC political races attract national attention because of the citys symbolic importance and media concentration.
Ranked choice voting adds complexity. Voters rank candidates in order of preference which changes campaign strategy. Building broad appeal matters more than winning plurality.
The undecided voters are paying attention but havent committed. Late movement could reshape the race entirely in the final weeks.
Debates and endorsements still to come will matter more than usual given how fluid the situation remains. Every candidate thinks they have a path.
Primary analysis May 2021
