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July 7, 2021

Eric Adams Set to Become New York City's Next Mayor After Clinching Primary
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The Associated Press called the Democratic primary race to become the
city's next mayor for Brooklyn borough president and former police
officer Eric Adams. The latest tally, which accounts for most absentee
ballots, saw Adams edge out former Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn
Garcia by one percentage point, or just 8,426 votes. Adams, who would be
the city's second Black mayor, ran to the right of his party, promising
to tackle crime. He is also known for supporting charter schools and the
real estate industry.

Meanwhile, updated tallies in the City Council races show women are on
track to represent a majority for the first time ever.


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