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Policy Cheat Sheet: Where The Democratic Mayoral Candidates Stand
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Gwynne Hogan
Published Jun 11, 2021
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In the heated race for New York City mayor among Democratic contenders, it can be hard to suss out where the candidates stand on an array of pressing issues, from climate change to the arts to gun violence. Over the past few months, we have done some deep dives into where they all stand on those issues (and more!), and in this cheat sheet, we’re bringing their stances on some important issues together.
Read More: Find all of our One-Issue Explainers Here & Our Mayoral Race Guide Here
There are some key differences on where these Democratic candidates stand on issues facing New Yorkers, as you’ll see below.
Early voting runs from June 12th through June 20th, and Primary Day is on June 22nd. Start cramming now:
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Gwynne Hogan
Gwynne Hogan is a former Gothamist reporter.
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