New York City's ranked choice voting (RCV) system is creating a potential advantage for self-described socialist Zohran Mamdani in the upcoming Democratic mayoral primary. Polls show Mamdani gaining support against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, the presumed frontrunner. Political analysts believe that RCV allows liberal voters to maximize their preferences through ranking, which may benefit Mamdani among a field of primarily liberal candidates, positioning him as a serious contender despite scrutiny over his views.
'This isn't the Democratic Party from a decade ago.' Political strategist Adam Weiss explains how today's voters may lean towards a socialist candidate like Mamdani over moderates like Cuomo.
'With ranked-choice voting, it helps Mamdani,' says Adam Weiss, suggesting that a liberal electorate will favor Mamdani over more moderate candidates, possibly shifting the primary outcome.
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