As New Yorkers face a brutal heat wave on the day of the Democratic mayoral primary, the high temperatures could dampen voter turnout. Andrew Cuomo, who relies on strong turnout to maintain his lead against challenger Zohran Mamdani, may be particularly affected by the oppressive conditions, as most of his target demographics are elderly and potentially more sensitive to heat. With a significant early voting turnout, the situation poses challenges for Cuomo, especially since extreme heat has historically been linked to over 500 deaths annually in the city.
With temperatures soaring into the triple digits, voters in New York City faced extreme heat conditions while participating in the Democratic mayoral primary, impacting turnout.
Historically, extreme heat has been New York City's most hazardous weather-related emergency, tied to over 500 annual deaths, predominantly in homes lacking air conditioning.
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