Today Is Your Chance to Stand Up and Shape Our Future - Go Out and Vote!

By Y.M. Lowy

Voters across New York City are casting ballots today in a major primary that will shape the future of city leadership. Polls are open until 9 p.m., and anyone in line by then will be allowed to vote.

This year’s elections use ranked-choice voting, allowing voters to rank up to five candidates in each race.

The mayoral primary features eleven Democrats, with the leading candidates including:

• Former Governor Andrew Cuomo
• Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani
• Councilmember Brad Lander
• State Senator Zellnor Myrie
• Council Speaker Adrienne Adams

The race for comptroller includes four candidates:

• Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine
• City Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan
• Civil servant Ismael Malave
• State Sen. Kevin Parker

The race for public advocate includes three candidates:

• Jumanne Williams
• Marty Dolan
• Jenifer Rajkumar

The race for 33rd district council includes three candidates:

• Lincoln Restler
• Sabrina N. Gates

The race for Brooklyn Borough President includes three candidates:

• Antonio Reynoso
• Khari Edwards

The race also includes several other important elections, such as Civil Court Judge and more.

If you haven’t voted yet, there’s still time — polls are open until 9 p.m. Make your voice heard and help shape the future of Williamsburg!