Polls have closed for the Democratic mayoral primary in NYC, but results will take time due to ranked-choice voting. This system allows voters to rank up to five candidates, complicating the counting process. In the previous election, results were delayed for two weeks. If no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, a computer system eliminates candidates round by round, creating a complex tallying procedure. Early voting turnout was significant, indicating high voter interest in this closely contested race between Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani.
The initial counting of ballots will mirror traditional elections, but outcomes may take longer due to ranked-choice voting dynamics, potentially delaying the announcement of winners.
Historically, New York City's ranked-choice voting system introduced complexities; candidates are eliminated round by round based on their first-choice votes, influencing overall election outcomes.
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