The Brian Lehrer Show Early Voting Numbers Roll In
Jun 23, 2025
Brigid Bergin, WNYC's senior political correspondent, brings her keen insights on the early voting numbers ahead of the upcoming election. She discusses significant turnout trends, particularly in Brooklyn, and how demographic shifts might influence voter engagement. The podcast features lively listener reactions to mayoral candidates and explores the effects of ranked choice voting. With rising anti-Semitism and extreme heat affecting turnout, the conversation emphasizes the importance of messaging and active participation in shaping election outcomes.
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Late Results Due To Mail Ballots
- Early voting for the NYC mayoral primary ended with over 380,000 ballots cast, more than double 2021’s numbers.
- Final ranked-choice voting results won't be available until a week later due to late-arriving mail ballots.
Youth Drive Turnout Questions
- High early voting turnout in Brooklyn's Assembly District 52 helped drive strong engagement led by local political clubs.
- Increasing young voter turnout could shift the mayoral race dynamics, but it’s unclear if these are new or early voters.
Demographic Divides In Polling
- Cuomo leads among Black, Latino, and non-college-educated voters, while Mamdani enjoys strong support from younger voters and men.
- A gender gap exists where women tend to lean slightly toward Cuomo despite sexual harassment controversies.