NYC Early Voting Surges Ahead of 2025 Primary

Early voting in New York City's 2025 primary has surged, with over 94,000 ballots cast in the first three days, more than doubling the turnout from the same period in 2021. Brooklyn and Manhattan lead in voter participation, with other boroughs also seeing significant increases. The heightened turnout is attributed to a wider Democratic field and intense interest in the mayoral race between front-runners Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani. High-profile endorsements and well-attended rallies, including an event with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supporting Mamdani, have energized the electorate. Experts note that increased turnout may reflect changing post-pandemic voting habits rather than a decisive shift toward any candidate. Early voting continues through June 22, with the primary election on June 24.