On Tuesday inside one of the main political parties of the USA – Democratic party – was the so-called primaries – the election of a single candidate for mayor of new York. Bill de Blasio has been out of competition for his candidacy voted about 2/3 of the party members.
According to unofficial data from more than 90% of precincts reporting, de Blasio won about 74% of the vote. Initially, the current mayor of new York was considered a recognized favorite among five candidates. The other four Sal Albanes, Richard Basner, Robert Gangi and Michael Tolkin – had no organizing power or financial support.
Now de Blasio is preparing for the main – stage elections in November, where he will «compete» with a member of the legislative Assembly and Republican Nicole Malliotakis and independent candidate – a private detective Bo Dietla.
One of their closest rivals de Blasio during the primaries – Albanese, said that the campaign is still unfinished, so it is ready to participate in the General election as a candidate from the reform party.
Recall that the majority of party primaries in the state of new York are closed. This means that the voter must be a registered member of the party to fill the ballot.
