On 24 June, election has drawn nationwide attention for its close race and use of ranked choice voting.
Voters have already begun to cast their ballots in New York City, where a closely watched Democratic Party primary for the upcoming mayoral election has attracted attention across the country.
Who are the candidates?
Cuomo and Mamdani are neck and neck in the polls, while a handful of additional candidates are competing to lead the country’s largest city as well.
This race was so notable because of New York has status as one of the world’s great cities.
