NYC Primary: Final Weekend of Early Voting Underway

by Rachel Morgan News Editor

New York City voters are participating in the final weekend of early voting, with more than 115,000 ballots cast across the five boroughs as of Saturday, according to the New York City Board of Elections. Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined residents at the polls, casting his ballot at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as the city prepares for the upcoming primary election.

Early Voting Participation by Borough

Data from the New York City Board of Elections shows varying levels of turnout across the city’s five boroughs. Manhattan leads with nearly 50,000 votes cast, followed by Brooklyn with more than 34,000. Queens has recorded nearly 22,000 votes, while the Bronx has seen over 10,000 and Staten Island has recorded more than 2,000.

Early Voting Participation by Borough

Did You Know? Before moving to Gracie Mansion, Mayor Zohran Mamdani was a resident of Astoria; his change of address now allows him to cast his ballot at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the Upper East Side.

Primary Races and Mayoral Participation

The current early voting period precedes primary races in several congressional districts, including Districts 7, 10, 12, and 13. While Mayor Mamdani has issued endorsements in various races, he has remained neutral regarding the NY-12 seat currently held by Rep. Jerry Nadler.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani casts his ballot alongside his wife

Following his vote on Saturday, the mayor declined to disclose his preference for the NY-12 race. “I’m keeping my vote between myself and the ballot and that incredible pen the Board of Elections hands out to every voter,” Mamdani said.

Expert Insight: The mayor’s decision to keep his vote private in a high-profile district race reflects the traditional boundary between executive influence and individual voter privacy. By choosing not to endorse a candidate for the NY-12 seat, the mayor avoids directly aligning himself with any specific faction in a competitive contest, though his silence may be interpreted by observers as a strategic move to maintain neutrality during a busy primary cycle.

What Happens Next

Early voting continues through Sunday, with polls closing at 5 p.m. Saturday. Following a closure on Monday, the city will move to the final stage of the process on Tuesday, June 23, when polls reopen for Election Day.

What Happens Next

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I vote during the final weekend of early voting?
Voters are heading to various polling places across the city, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, until the early voting period concludes on Sunday.

When is the final day to cast a ballot?
The last day of early voting is Sunday. After a closure on Monday, voters can return to the polls on Tuesday, June 23, for Election Day.

Which congressional districts have primary races?
Primary races are taking place in Congressional Districts 7, 10, 12, and 13.

How will the turnout numbers from this early voting period influence the final results on Election Day?

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