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Episode 310: Election Extra with Ben Max
Nov 8, 2023
Political analyst and commentator Ben Max discusses the recent low-turnout citywide election in New York, highlighting lack of competition in council races, uncompetitive district attorney races, and notable election results. They also explore potential scandals, the impact of ranked choice voting, and interesting outcomes in different districts.
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Quick takeaways
- Low voter turnout highlights the need for increased voter participation and engagement in municipal elections.
- The lack of competition in many races raises questions about the overall state of civic engagement and the challenge of challenging incumbents in city politics.
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Low voter turnout and lack of competition in citywide elections
The recent citywide elections in New York City saw low voter turnout and a lack of competitive races. Despite polls showing New Yorkers being generally satisfied with the state of things, there were only a handful of candidates in the council races, uncompetitive district attorney races, and relatively low stakes statewide ballot initiatives. Additionally, many judicial races lacked meaningful options. These results highlight the need for increased voter participation and engagement in municipal elections.
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