2021 New York City borough president elections
The 2021 New York City borough president elections were held on November 2, 2021. Four of the five incumbent borough presidents were unable to run for reelection due to term limits. Only the Queens borough president was eligible to seek re-election after winning a special election in 2020 (and won re-election).
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The winning candidates were as follows:
- Manhattan: Mark Levine, New York City Council member (Democratic)
- Brooklyn: Antonio Reynoso, New York City Council member (Democratic)
- Queens: Donovan Richards, incumbent borough president (Democratic)
- The Bronx: Vanessa Gibson, New York City Council member (Democratic)
- Staten Island: Vito Fossella, former U.S. Representative (Republican)
Overview
editBorough | Democratic | Republican | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
Manhattan | 223,248 | 84.98% | 34,163 | 13.00% | 5,309 | 2.02% | 262,720 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
Brooklyn | 235,118 | 72.84% | 74,068 | 22.94% | 13,617 | 4.22% | 322,803 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
Queens | 181,947 | 66.86% | 89,645 | 32.94% | 538 | 0.20% | 272,130 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
The Bronx | 94,886 | 79.93% | 15,920 | 13.41% | 7,905 | 6.66% | 118,711 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
Staten Island | 34,022 | 32.27% | 63,331 | 60.07% | 8,071 | 7.66% | 105,424 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
Total | 769,221 | 71.11% | 277,127 | 25.62% | 35,440 | 3.28% | 1,081,788 | 100.0% |
Manhattan
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Incumbent Democrat Gale Brewer was term-limited and could not run for a third consecutive term.
Democratic primary
editDeclared
edit- Lindsey Boylan, former deputy secretary for economic development and special advisor to the governor, candidate for New York's 10th congressional district in 2020[1]
- Elizabeth R. Caputo, former chair of Manhattan's Community Board 7[1][2]
- Brad Hoylman, state senator for the 27th district[1][2]
- Ben Kallos, councilmember[1][2]
- Mark Levine, councilmember[2]
- Guillermo Perez, candidate for New York State Assembly District 71 in 2018[1][3]
- Kimberly R. Watkins, President of Community Education Council[1][2]
Declined
editWithdrew
edit- Thomas Lopez-Pierre, candidate for New York City Council District 7 in 2017[1][5]
Endorsements
editFederal legislators
- Jerry Nadler, U.S. Representative from New York's 10th congressional district (1992–present)[6]
State legislators
- Yuh-Line Niou, assemblymember[7]
- Jessica Ramos, state senator for the 13th district[8]
- Julia Salazar, state senator for the 18th district[8]
Individuals
- C. Virginia Fields, founder of National Black Commission on Health, former Manhattan Borough President (1998-2005)[9]
- David Paterson, former governor of New York[10]
- Zephyr Teachout, professor, former candidate for Governor of New York in 2014 and Attorney General of New York in 2018 (first choice)[11]
- Keith L. T. Wright, former assemblymember for the 70th district, Chair of the New York State Democratic Committee[12]
Labor unions
Organizations
Federal legislators
- Carolyn Maloney, U.S. Representative from New York's 12th congressional district[18]
Organizations
- American Institute of Architects New York[19]
Labor unions
- Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1181[20]
- Communications Workers of America Local 1101, 1102, 1106, and 1109[21][22]
- International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 12[21]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 14, 15, 30, 94, 211, and 891[23]
Federal legislators
- Adriano Espaillat, U.S. Representative from New York's 7th congressional district[24]
- Nydia Velázquez, U.S. Representative from New York's 13th congressional district[25]
State legislators
- Catalina Cruz, state assemblymember for the 39th district[26]
Local officials
Individuals
- Melissa Mark-Viverito, former Speaker of the New York City Council[28]
- Charles Rangel, former U.S. Representative from New York's 13th congressional district[29]
Labor unions
- Communications Workers of America Local 1180[30]
- District Council 37[31]
- Hotel Trades Council[32]
- New York City Central Labor Council[33]
- New York State Nurses Association[34]
- Professional Staff Congress[35]
- SEIU 32BJ[36]
- Transport Workers Union Local 100[37]
- Workers United, New York New Jersey Regional Joint Board[38]
Organizations
- 314 Action[39]
- American Institute of Architects New York[40]
- Citizen Action New York[41]
- Citizens Union (second choice)[15]
- Emgage Action[42]
- New York League of Conservation Voters[43]
- Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Votes PAC[44]
Individuals
- Zephyr Teachout, professor, former candidate for Governor of New York in 2014 and Attorney General of New York in 2018 (second choice)[11]
Polling
editFirst-past-the-post polls
editPoll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Lindsey Boylan
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Elizabeth Caputo
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Brad Hoylman
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Benjamin Kallos
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Mark Levine
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Kimberly Watkins
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Undecided |
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Data for Progress (D)[45] | Jun 18–20, 2021 | 451 (LV) | ± 5.0% | 7% | 6% | 22% | 14% | 26% | 2% | 22% |
Results
editParty | Candidate | Maximum round |
Maximum votes |
Share in maximum round |
Maximum votes First round votesTransfer votes | |
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Democratic | Mark Levine | 7 | 100,718 | 53.8% |
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Democratic | Brad Hoylman | 7 | 86,660 | 45.1% |
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Democratic | Elizabeth Caputo | 6 | 42,446 | 20.4% |
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Democratic | Ben Kallos | 5 | 35,837 | 16.3% |
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Democratic | Lindsey Boylan | 4 | 28,314 | 12.5% |
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Democratic | Guillermo Perez | 3 | 17,767 | 7.6% |
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Democratic | Kim Watkins | 2 | 13,014 | 5.5% |
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Write-in | 1 | 550 | 0.2% |
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Republican primary
editDeclared
edit- Lou Puliafito, Republican candidate for New York's 76th State Assembly district in 2020 and Reform candidate in 2018[47]
Endorsements
editOrganizations
Libertarian Party
editDeclared
edit- Michael Lewyn, law professor at Touro Law Center[49]
General election
editResults
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Mark Levine | 223,248 | 84.98% | +1.83% | |
Republican | Lou Puliafito | 34,163 | 13.00% | +1.00% | |
Libertarian | Michael Lewyn | 4,874 | 1.85% | +0.02% | |
Write-in | 435 | 0.17% | |||
Total votes | 262,720 | 100.0% | |||
Democratic hold |
Brooklyn
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Precinct results Reynoso: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Raitport: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Tie: 40–50% No votes | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Democrat Eric Adams was term-limited and barred from running for a third consecutive term. Instead of retiring, Adams successfully ran for mayor.
Democratic primary
editTwelve candidates made it onto the ballot in the Democratic primary, of which three were regarded as the frontrunners; City Councilmembers Robert Cornegy and Antonio Reynoso, and State Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon.[51]
Declared
edit- Robert Cornegy, councilmember[1][2]
- Kimberly Council, non-profit executive[52]
- Khari Edwards, activist[52]
- Robert Elstein, artist and teacher[52]
- Mathieu Eugene, councilmember[2]
- Pearlene Fields, member of Brooklyn Community Board 17[52]
- Anthony Jones, District Leader for the 55th State Assembly District[52]
- Shanduke McPhatter, activist[1]
- Trisha Ocona, businesswoman[53]
- Robert Ramos Jr., labor unionist[52]
- Antonio Reynoso, councilmember[1][2]
- Jo Anne Simon, assemblymember[1]
- Lamor Whitehead-Miller, pastor[1][2]
Withdrew
edit- Rafael Espinal, councilmember[1]
- Emmanuel Whitmore[1]
Declined
edit- Chirlane McCray, First Lady of New York City[54]
Endorsements
editFederal officials
State officials
- Rodneyse Bichotte, assemblymember for the 42nd district[56]
- William Colton, assemblymember for the 47th district[57]
- Erik Martin Dilan, assemblymember for the 54th district[57]
- Simcha Eichenstein, assemblymember for the 48th district[58]
- Simcha Felder, state senator for the 17th district[58]
- Mathylde Frontus, assemblymember for the 46th district
- Roxanne Persaud, state senator for the 19th district[57]
- Diane Savino, state senator for the 23rd district[57]
- Frank Seddio, former assemblymember for the 59th district[55]
- Darryl C. Towns, former assemblymember for the 54th district[55]
- Jaime Williams, assemblymember for the 59th district[57]
- Tremaine Wright, former assemblymember for the 56th district[55]
Local officials
- Justin Brannan, councilmember from the 43rd district[56]
- Laurie Cumbo, councilmember from the 35th district[57]
- Chaim Deutsch, former councilmember from the 48th district[57]
- Darma Diaz, councilmember from the 37th district[57]
- David G. Greenfield, former councilmember from the 48th district[55]
- Alan Maisel, councilmember from the 46th district[57]
- Kalman Yeger, councilmember from the 44th district[58]
Individuals
- Spike Lee, director[59]
- Tracy Morgan, actor[59]
Labor unions
Federal officials
State officials
- Kevin Parker, state senator for the 21st district[62]
- N. Nick Perry, assemblymember for the 58th district[63]
- Diana Richardson, assemblymember for the 43rd district[62]
- Latrice Walker, assemblymember for the 55th district[62]
Local officials
Labor unions
Organizations
Federal legislators
- Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator from Vermont[65]
- Nydia Velazquez, U.S. Representative from New York's 7th congressional district[66]
State officials
- Maritza Davila, assemblymember for the 53rd district[67]
- John Liu, state senator for the 11th district[68]
- Marcela Mitaynes, assemblymember for the 51st district[67]
- Jessica Ramos, state senator for the 13th district[67]
- Julia Salazar, state senator for the 18th district[69]
Local officials
- Margaret Chin, councilmember from the 1st district[67]
- Brad Lander, councilmember from the 39th district[70]
- Helen Rosenthal, councilmember from the 6th district[67]
- Jumaane Williams, New York City Public Advocate[69]
Individuals
- Cynthia Nixon, actress; Candidate for Governor of New York in 2018[67]
- Sandy Nurse, activist and carpenter; Candidate for New York City Council District 37[55]
- Zephyr Teachout, attorney; Candidate for Governor of New York in 2014[62]
Labor unions
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 16[67]
Organizations
Federal legislators
- Elizabeth Holtzman, former U.S. Representative from New York's 16th congressional district[62]
- Jerry Nadler, U.S. Representative from New York's 10th congressional district[74]
State officials
- Peter J. Abbate Jr., assemblymember for the 49th district[62]
- Robert Carroll, assemblymember for the 44th district[63]
- Andrew Gounardes, state senator for the 22nd district[63]
- Joan Millman, former assemblymember for the 52nd district[63]
- Velmanette Montgomery, former state senator for the 25th district[63]
Local officials
Labor unions
Organizations
Newspapers and publications
Individuals
- Fivio Foreign, rapper and songwriter[77]
- Maino, rapper[77]
- Tasha Page-Lockhart, gospel musician[77]
Polling
editRanked-choice polls
editPoll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
RCV count |
Robert Cornegy
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Kimberly Council
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Khari Edwards
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Mathieu Eugene
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Antonio Reynoso
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Jo Anne Simon
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Others | Undecided |
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Benenson Strategy Group (D)[78][A] | Apr 16–21, 2021 | 514 (LV) | ± 4.3% | BA[c] | 10% | 7% | 7% | 6% | 10% | 8% | 2% | 50% |
1 | 20% | 15% | 14% | 13% | 20% | 17% | – | |||||
2 | 23% | 17% | 18% | – | 22% | 19% | ||||||
3 | 27% | – | 22% | – | 29% | 22% | ||||||
4 | 33% | – | – | – | 41% | 27% | ||||||
5 | 45% | – | – | – | 55% | – |
First-past-the-post polls
editPoll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Robert Cornegy
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Kimberly Council
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Khari Edwards
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Mathieu Eugene
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Antonio Reynoso
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Jo Anne Simon
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Others | Undecided |
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Benenson Strategy Group (D)[78][A][d] | Apr 16–21, 2021 | 514 (LV) | ± 4.3% | 10% | 7% | 7% | 6% | 10% | 8% | 2% | 50% |
Results
editParty | Candidate | Maximum round |
Maximum votes |
Share in maximum round |
Maximum votes First round votesTransfer votes | |
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Democratic | Antonio Reynoso | 11 | 107,963 | 54.9% |
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Democratic | Jo Anne Simon | 11 | 88,794 | 45.1% |
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Democratic | Robert Cornegy | 10 | 70,173 | 29.4% |
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Democratic | Mathieu Eugene | 9 | 27,175 | 10.2% |
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Democratic | Khari Edwards | 9 | 25,211 | 9.5% |
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Democratic | Kim Council | 8 | 20,959 | 7.7% |
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Democratic | Robert Ramos Jr. | 7 | 12,128 | 4.4% |
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Democratic | Anthony Jones | 6 | 10,392 | 3.7% |
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Democratic | Trisha Ocana | 5 | 9,570 | 3.4% |
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Democratic | Robert Elstein | 4 | 7,151 | 2.5% |
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Democratic | Pearlene Fields | 3 | 5,222 | 1.8% |
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Democratic | Lamor Miller-Whitehead | 2 | 4,084 | 1.4% |
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Write-in | 1 | 706 | 0.2% |
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General election
editResults
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Antonio Reynoso | 235,118 | 72.84% | −10.11% | |
Republican | Menachem Raitport | 66,490 | 20.60% | +8.10% | |
Conservative | Menachem Raitport | 7,578 | 2.35% | −0.25% | |
Total | Menachem Raitport | 74,068 | 22.94% | +7.84% | |
Rent Is Too Damn High | Anthony Jones | 8,567 | 2.65% | N/A | |
Voices for Change | Shanduke McPhatter | 4,415 | 1.37% | N/A | |
Write-in | 635 | 0.20% | |||
Total votes | 322,803 | 100.0% | |||
Democratic hold |
Queens
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Precinct results Richards: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Zmich: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Tie: 50% No votes | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Democrat Donovan Richards assumed office in December 2020 after winning the November special election, and ran for a full term. He succeeded Sharon Lee, who became acting Borough President after Melinda Katz resigned to take office as Queens County District Attorney.
Democratic primary
editDeclared
edit- Elizabeth Crowley, former councilmember, candidate for Queens Borough President in 2020[1]
- Donovan Richards, incumbent Borough President[1]
- Jimmy Van Bramer, councilmember[1]
Withdrew
edit- Alicia Hyndman, New York State Assemblymember for the 29th district[1]
Endorsements
editIndividuals
- Elizabeth Holtzman, former U.S. Representative from New York's 16th congressional district[81]
Federal legislators
- Gregory Meeks, U.S. Representative from New York's 5th congressional district[82]
State legislators
- David Weprin, assemblymember for the 24th district[83]
Individuals
- Costa Constantinides, former councilmember from the 22nd district[84]
Labor unions
Organizations
- New York League of Conservation Voters[43]
- Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Votes PAC[87]
State legislators
- Ron Kim, assemblymember for the 40th district[88]
- Jessica Ramos, state senator for the 13th district[88]
Local officials
- Brad Lander, councilmember for the 39th district[89]
Individuals
- Rana Abdelhamid, nonprofit founder and candidate for New York's 12th congressional district in 2022[90]
- Dianne Morales, former nonprofit leader, and 2021 candidate for Mayor of New York City[91]
- Cynthia Nixon, actress, former candidate for Governor of New York in 2018[92]
- Kal Penn, actor[93]
- Zephyr Teachout, attorney, professor, former candidate for Governor of New York in 2014 and Attorney General of New York in 2018[88]
Polling
editRanked-choice polls
editPoll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
RCV count |
Elizabeth Crowley
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Stan Morse
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Donovan Richards
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Diana Sanchez
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Jimmy Van Bramer
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Others | Undecided |
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Benenson Strategy Group (D)[78][A] | Apr 16–21, 2021 | 358 (LV) | ± 5.2% | BA[c] | 20% | 2% | 28% | 6% | 9% | 2% | 33% |
1 | 31% | 3% | 43% | 9% | 14% | – | |||||
2 | 33% | – | 43% | 10% | 14% | ||||||
3 | 36% | – | 46% | – | 18% | ||||||
4 | 44% | – | 56% | – | – |
First-past-the-post polls
editPoll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Elizabeth Crowley
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Stan Morse
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Donovan Richards
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Diana Sanchez
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Jimmy Van Bramer
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Others | Undecided |
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Benenson Strategy Group (D)[78][A][d] | Apr 16–21, 2021 | 358 (LV) | ± 5.2% | 20% | 2% | 28% | 6% | 9% | 2% | 33% |
Results
editParty | Candidate | Maximum round |
Maximum votes |
Share in maximum round |
Maximum votes First round votesTransfer votes | |
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Democratic | Donovan Richards | 3 | 92,222 | 50.3% |
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Democratic | Elizabeth Crowley | 3 | 91,153 | 49.7% |
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Democratic | Jimmy Van Bramer | 2 | 34,306 | 17.6% |
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Write-in | 1 | 919 | 0.5% |
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Republican primary
editDeclared
edit- Danniel Maio, local activist and 2016 candidate for the New York's 6th congressional district[95]
- Thomas Zmich, 2020 candidate for New York's 6th congressional district, retired union leader and organizer[96]
Endorsements
edit- Queens County Republican Party
- Conservative Party of New York State
Individuals
Results
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Donovan Richards (incumbent) | 181,947 | 66.86% | −2.99% | |
Republican | Thomas Zmich | 80,353 | 29.53% | +5.01% | |
Conservative | Thomas Zmich | 9,292 | 3.41% | +1.18% | |
Total | Thomas Zmich | 89,645 | 32.94% | +5.22% | |
Write-in | 538 | 0.20% | |||
Total votes | 272,130 | 100.0% | |||
Democratic hold |
The Bronx
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Precinct results Gibson: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% King: 30–40% 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Tie: 40–50% 50% No votes | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Democrat Rubén Díaz Jr. was term-limited and could not run for a fourth consecutive term.
Democratic primary
editDeclared
edit- Fernando Cabrera, councilmember[1][2][98]
- Nathalia Fernandez, assemblymember for the 80th district[1][2]
- Vanessa Gibson, councilmember[1][2][98]
- Victor H. Gutierrez[1][2][98]
- Luis R. Sepúlveda, state senator for the 32nd district[1]
- Bryan Hodge Vasquez[1]
Withdrew
editEndorsements
editState legislators
- Brian Benjamin, state senator, for the 34th district[102]
- Michael Blake, former assemblymember for the 79th district[103]
- Kenny Burgos, assemblymember for the 85th district[103]
- Chantel Jackson, assemblymember for the 79th district[103]
Federal legislators
State legislators
- Latoya Joyner, assemblymember for the 77th district[104]
Local officials
- Diana Ayala, councilmember for the 8th District[104]
- Corey Johnson, Speaker of the New York City Council (2018-present) and councilmember for the 3rd district[102]
- Jumaane Williams, New York City Public Advocate[104]
Individuals
- James Vacca, former councilmember for the 13th district[105]
Organizations
- Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club[16]
- Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Votes PAC[87]
Labor unions
Newspapers and publications
Polling
editRanked-choice polls
editPoll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
RCV count |
Fernando Cabrera
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Nathalia Fernandez
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Vanessa Gibson
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Samuel Ravelo
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Luis Sepúlveda
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Others | Undecided |
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Benenson Strategy Group (D)[78][A] | Apr 16–21, 2021 | 249 (LV) | ± 6.2% | BA[c] | 10% | 12% | 25% | 4% | 9% | 5% | 34% |
1 | 17% | 19% | 42% | 7% | 16% | – | |||||
2 | 19% | 23% | 42% | – | 16% | ||||||
3 | 25% | 29% | 45% | – | – | ||||||
4 | – | 42% | 58% | – | – |
First-past-the-post polls
editPoll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Fernando Cabrera
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Nathalia Fernandez
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Vanessa Gibson
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Samuel Ravelo
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Luis Sepúlveda
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Others | Undecided |
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Benenson Strategy Group (D)[78][A][d] | Apr 16–21, 2021 | 249 (LV) | ± 6.2% | 10% | 12% | 25% | 4% | 9% | 5% | 34% |
Results
editParty | Candidate | Maximum round |
Maximum votes |
Share in maximum round |
Maximum votes First round votesTransfer votes | |
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Democratic | Vanessa Gibson | 3 | 49,401 | 53.5% |
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Democratic | Fernando Cabrera | 3 | 42,957 | 46.5% |
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Democratic | Nathalia Fernandez | 2 | 14,501 | 14.3% |
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Democratic | Luis R. Sepúlveda | 2 | 10,444 | 10.3% |
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Democratic | Sammy Ravelo | 2 | 1,971 | 1.9% |
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Write-in | 1 | 582 | 0.6% |
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Official results for each round are as follows:
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Candidate | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | |||
Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | |
Vanessa Gibson | 40,097 | 39.5% | 40,148 | 39.7% | 49,401 | 53.0% |
Fernando Cabrera | 34,022 | 33.5% | 34,130 | 33.7% | 42,957 | 46.5% |
Nathalia Fernandez | 14,397 | 14.2% | 14,501 | 14.3% | Eliminated | |
Luis R. Sepúlveda | 10,047 | 10.3% | 10,444 | 10.3% | Eliminated | |
Sammy Ravelo | 1,958 | 1.9% | 1,971 | 1.9% | Eliminated | |
Write-ins | 582 | 0.6% | Eliminated | |||
Inactive Ballots | 0 ballots | 226 ballots | 8,178 ballots |
Results
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Vanessa Gibson | 94,886 | 79.93% | −8.15% | |
Republican | Janelle King | 15,920 | 13.41% | +6.83% | |
Conservative | Sammy Ravelo | 7,735 | 6.52% | +3.93% | |
Write-in | 170 | 0.14% | |||
Total votes | 118,711 | 100.0% | |||
Democratic hold |
Staten Island
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Incumbent Republican James Oddo was term-limited and could not run for a third consecutive term.
Republican primary
editDeclared
edit- Vito Fossella, former U.S. Representative[110]
- Jhong Kim, businessman[111]
- Steven Matteo, councilmember[1][2]
- Leticia Remauro, businesswoman[2][1]
Endorsements
editExecutive officials
Federal
- Peter King, former U.S. Representative from NY-02[113]
Local officials
- Rudy Giuliani, 2008 Republican presidential candidate and former mayor of New York City (1994–2001)[113]
- James Molinaro, former Staten Island Borough President[113]
Organizations
Executive officials
- Bernard Kerik, former Interior minister of the Iraq Coalition Provisional Authority[117]
Organizations
Results
editParty | Candidate | Maximum round |
Maximum votes |
Share in maximum round |
Maximum votes First round votesTransfer votes | |
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Republican | Vito Fossella | 3 | 9,459 | 51.2% |
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Republican | Steven Matteo | 3 | 9,018 | 48.8% |
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Republican | Leticia Remauro | 2 | 2,487 | 12.7% |
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Republican | Jhong Kim | 2 | 556 | 2.8% |
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Write-in | 1 | 151 | 0.8% |
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Democratic primary
editDeclared
edit- Lorraine Honor, activist and businesswoman[121]
- Radhakrishna Mohan, labor unionist[122]
- Mark Murphy, businessman and nominee for New York's 11th congressional district in 2012[123]
- Brandon Stradford, community advocate[124]
- Cesar Vargas, attorney and reservist[125]
Endorsements
editState officials
- Mike Cusick, State assemblymember[117]
- Charles Fall, State assemblymember[117]
- Diane Savino, State senator[117]
Local officials
Labor unions
Organizations
- New York League of Conservation Voters[43]
Results
editParty | Candidate | Maximum round |
Maximum votes |
Share in maximum round |
Maximum votes First round votesTransfer votes | |
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Democratic | Mark Murphy | 3 | 16,355 | 65.0% |
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Democratic | Lorraine Honor | 3 | 8,815 | 35.0% |
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Democratic | Cesar Vargas | 2 | 5,103 | 19.1% |
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Democratic | Brandford Stradford | 3 | 2,831 | 10.2% |
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Democratic | Radhakrishna Mohan | 2 | 2,098 | 7.4% |
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Write-in | 1 | 335 | 1.2% |
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General election
editResults
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Vito Fossella | 63,331 | 60.07% | −14.73% | |
Democratic | Mark Murphy | 32,528 | 30.85% | +8.16% | |
Staten Island 1st | Mark Murphy | 1,494 | 1.42% | N/A | |
Total | Mark Murphy | 34,022 | 32.27% | +8.05% | |
Conservative | Leticia Remauro | 7,892 | 7.49% | −1.93% | |
Write-in | 179 | 0.17% | |||
Total votes | 105,424 | 100.00% | |||
Republican hold |
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ a b Totals may be combined with that of other parties who cross-endorsed Democratic Party candidates via electoral fusion.
- ^ a b c d e f g Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - ^ a b c Before allocation (including undecided respondents)
- ^ a b c First-choice results from a ranked-choice poll
Partisan clients
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