Front-Runners Tend to Win New York City Primaries

Harry Enten: “The New York City Democratic mayoral primary is now less than two months away, on June 22. The polls indicate that businessman and former 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang continues to hold a clear lead in the first New York City mayoral election being held under ranked choice voting.”

“While Yang’s lead is surmountable, a look back over history suggests that front-runners at this point usually go on to win the primary.”