New York City's primary elections are set to witness keen contests for council seats and borough president roles, with significant outside funding influencing low-profile races. Notably, Anthony Weiner, a former congressman with a controversial past, is running in Manhattan, potentially becoming the first sex offender elected to office. He faces competition from established figures. The elections also encompass moderate challengers aiming to unseat incumbents in Brooklyn, and a range of candidates vying for Manhattan Council positions, underscoring the election's significance beyond just the mayoral race.
"Relatively low-profile seats attracted millions of dollars in outside spending across the city, while moderate challengers attempted to topple incumbents..."
"Weiner could become the first registered sex offender elected to city office... Before that, a separate Weiner sexting scandal led him to resign his seat..."
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