5 things to watch in New York's primaries
Voters across New York are heading to the polls on Tuesday for primaries across the state, but most of the attention will be on New York City for its Democratic mayoral primary.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has for months seemed to be in a strong position to mount what at one time would’ve been considered an unlikely political comeback as the clear front-runner in the field. But state Assembly member Zohran Mamdani, who’s sought to coalesce progressive opposition behind his candidacy as the Cuomo alternative, is hoping to pull off a major upset as polls suggest momentum is on his side.
Several other races with high-profile individuals are also taking place in the city.
Here are five things to watch for in New York’s Tuesday primaries:
- Can Mamdani pull off an upset? (My answer: Yes)
- Which candidates back the Democratic nominee? (TBD)
- Will Alvin Bragg win another term? (Yes)
- Will another Central Park Five member be positioned for the city council? (I think so)
- Will Buffalo’s acting mayor win the primary for a full term? (I doubt it)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5364472-bragg-faces-primary-2024-challenge/