This archive report was first published on 30 June 2021.
Published on June 30, 2021, the first ranked-choice vote tally in the New York City mayoral election has narrowed Eric Adams's lead, paving the way for a competitive general election.
Eric Adams, the frontrunner in the Democratic primary, will face off against Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, in the general election. Adams, a former police captain, secured 30.4% of the vote, but his lead has shrunk significantly after the first ranked-choice vote tally.
Adams's closest rival, Kathryn Garcia, secured 26.6% of the vote, while Curtis Sliwa trailed behind with 12.8%. The ranked-choice voting system allowed voters to rank their preferred candidates, with their second and third choices being counted if their first choice was eliminated.
Adams's lead was significantly narrowed after the first ranked-choice vote tally, with Garcia and Sliwa emerging as strong contenders. The general election is expected to be a closely contested race, with both Adams and Garcia vying for the top spot.
Adams's campaign has been focused on his experience as a police captain and his commitment to public safety. Garcia, on the other hand, has been running on a platform of progressive policies, including increased funding for education and healthcare.
