New York Cityâs Mayoral Primaries Set for June
Winner of Democratic race is considered likely to win general election and lead the recovery from Covid-19 pandemic
Workers helped a voter at a polling site in the Bronx, New York, on Nov. 3. Photo: justin lane/EPA/Shutterstock By Updated Dec. 14, 2020 4:19 pm ET
The next mayor of New York City will likely be determined in a little over six monthsâ time, with dozens of contenders vying for the job and showcasing their plans to lead the nationâs largest city in its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The mayoral primaries are scheduled for June 22, and the victor of the Democratic race is considered likely to win the general election next November in the largely blue city. In the past, the cityâs primaries were held in September. They were rolled back to June in 2019 to match the primaries for federal elections.