With Orthodox support, Eric Adams leads NYC mayoral primary
In a city where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans 7 to 1, the primaries usually determine November’s winners. Under ranked-choice voting, the winner must garner more than 50% of the vote.
A nearly deserted 7th Avenue in Times Square is seen near midday in Manhattan during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New York City, New York, U.S., April 7, 2020(photo credit: REUTERS/MIKE SEGAR)ByANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA