![]() To get on a party line, candidates have to collect hundreds or thousands of voter signatures in a process called petitioning (we previously wrote about the requirements to run for local office). Who gets to be on the ballot? And who says? If you want to vote absentee, you can request your ballot now. Reminder: Early voting starts on June 12, and Primary Day is June 22. Working Families Party lines are also among the four parties currently allowed to have a ballot line in New York, thanks to new ballot access rules pushed by the governor and passed by Albany last year. Our guide is here to make your decisions easier, with details on candidates, the jobs they’re running for, how to use the new ranked-choice voting system and more. THE CITY Helps You Navigate the 2021 Elections Most candidates try to nab a spot on the Democratic line. Yes! Because, by and large, the candidate who wins on the Democratic line in the primary is destined to go on to victory in the general election - because most of New York is a very, very blue city. It’s just a primary election in June, does it matter that much? Here’s a reminder about how endorsements can affect elections. Note: Remember when we wrote about endorsements? Well, endorsements have been rapidly growing and shifting as of late, especially in the mayoral race. It’s the only competitive DA race in the city this year. Manhattan District Attorney : Nine candidates are competing to become the borough’s top prosecutor.Comptroller: A dozen people are vying to manage our city’s money.Public Advocate: Four candidates are in the race.Here’s who’s running for those offices in all five boroughs. Borough President: Last week we told you what BPs do.We updated our handy look-up map so you can see who’s seeking to serve your neighborhood. City Council : Nearly 300 candidates are running throughout the five boroughs.Mayor : Thirteen Democrats, two Republicans and a handful of independents are left in the mayoral race.Here are updated lists of races New Yorkers will make a decision about on June 22: ![]() Using the BOE’s records, city Campaign Finance Board records, our own reporting and a very helpful scorekeeping spreadsheet made by a district leader in Queens, we’ve updated all of THE CITY’s 2021 candidate guides. (We answered some questions about that here.) Members and sponsors make THE CITY possible.ĭon’t forget: You’ll get to rank up to five candidates in most races because the city is using ranked choice voting for the first time.
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