NYC Comptroller 2021 Primary Race: Find Results Here

New York City NY

22 June, 2021

10:19 PM

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Updated Wednesday at 12:21 a.m. NEW YORK CITY — Progressive candidate Brad Lander held an early lead in the race to oversee New York City's purse strings. Lander, a prominent City Council member, had 31.4 percent of first-choice votes Wednesday as of 12:21 a.m., according to NY1. His lead arguably came as a surprise. City Council Speaker Corey Johnson — who had 22.7 percent — came into the race late, but had name recognition as a former potential candidate. "We are thrilled at tonight's early returns," said Chris Walsh, campaign manager for Lander, in a statement. "While there are still votes to count, Brad is winning by more than 8% across the city and leads in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, and our lead has grown as the night has gone on. NYC showed up for our progressive vision of a just recovery for all New Yorkers." Michelle Caruso-Cabrera stood at third with 13.8 percent, according to NY1. Comptroller is one of the city's most important elected positions and a potential launchpad to further political ambitions. Indeed, the current Comptroller Scott Stringer is running for mayor. The field includes Lander, Johnson, Caruso-Cabrera, state lawmakers Brian Benjamin, Kevin Parker and David Weprin, nonprofit leader Zach Iscol, as well as Terri Liftin, Reshma Patel and Alex Pan.