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Glitch Reveals Ballot Choices of N.Y.C. Voters, Including Mayor’s Son

The Board of Elections inadvertently allowed the mayoral primary votes of 378 New Yorkers, including Dante de Blasio, to become public, a report found.

109 Mayors, All Men. When Will New York Elect a Woman?

Kathryn Garcia and Maya Wiley placed second and third in the Democratic mayoral primary. Many New Yorkers hoped the glass ceiling would finally be broken.

Eric Adams Wins Democratic Primary for New York City Mayor

Mr. Adams held off Kathryn Garcia after a count of 118,000 absentee ballots saw his substantial lead on primary night narrow to a single percentage point.

Why New York’s Election Debacle Is Likely to Fuel Conspiracy Theories

Republicans have seized on the botched release of results from the mayor’s race — but the overall effect on public trust goes deeper.

Campaigns Keep Close Watch on Count That Will Decide N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race

The tallying of more than 125,000 absentee ballots will determine whether Eric Adams retains his lead in the Democratic primary.

125,000 Absentee Ballots Will Likely Decide New York’s Next Mayor

It’s a tight Democratic primary race between Eric Adams, Kathryn Garcia and Maya Wiley, and the winner will hinge on absentee ballots. Here’s what to know.

N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Remains Tight With Adams Leading in Revised Tally

Eric Adams kept his lead in a new tally of ranked-choice preferences, after the Board of Elections scrapped the results of an earlier count.

Inside the Turmoil at the Agency Running Ranked-Choice Voting

The New York City Board of Elections, which has a history of mishaps, is now under intense fire for its error in releasing mayoral primary results.

New York Mayor’s Race in Chaos After Elections Board Counts 135,000 Test Ballots

The extraordinary sequence of events threw the closely watched Democratic primary contest into a new period of uncertainty and seeded further confusion about the outcome.

What to Expect as Early Ranked-Choice Results Are Released in New York

Absentee ballots won’t be included, but data to be released Tuesday could signal the way vote totals will shift as the field is officially winnowed.

Time to Get Some Ranked-Choice Voting Results

Primary Day may have been one week ago, but many races across the city are still not decided because of ranked-choice voting.

Opinion | Can Ranked-Choice Voting Cure American Politics?

It’s gaining popularity around the country. But like every voting system, it has its downsides.

N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race: Could the Top 3 Change Places?

Eric Adams is leading the race, but the standings could change as ranked-choice votes are tabulated — though a turnaround would be tough.

N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race: Could the Top 3 Change Places?

Eric Adams is leading the race, but the standings could change as ranked-choice votes are tabulated — though a turnaround would be tough.

Can Maya Wiley or Kathryn Garcia Still Beat Eric Adams? Yes, but …

Under ranked-choice voting, it is mathematically possible for the second- and third-place finishers in Tuesday’s Democratic primary to overtake the front-runner — but it will be tough.

How Adams Built a Diverse Coalition That Put Him Ahead in the Mayor’s Race

Eric Adams has a significant lead in the New York City mayor’s race thanks to his support from a traditional Democratic coalition of unions and Black and Latino voters.