"Early Voting Surge in NYC Mayoral Election: A Record-Breaking Start. As of 6 p.m. on election day, a staggering 420,000 New Yorkers have already cast their ballots in person or through early voting, setting a precedent for a high-turnout election. While this number only accounts for in-person and early vote totals, and not the thousands of mail-in ballots that have been submitted, it suggests a strong sense of civic engagement in the city. With the mayoral election still underway, voters will be watching closely to see if this early momentum translates into a decisive victory for one of the many candidates vying for the top spot."


As of 6 p.m., 420,000 New Yorkers had cast their ballots, according to the city’s Board of Elections. That number does not include mail-in votes, only in-person and early vote totals. The mayoral ...