Brad Hoylman-Sigal held a commanding lead over Keith Powers in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Manhattan Borough President.
Hoylman-Sigal, a state senator representing the Upper West Side, led with 49% of the vote at 10 p.m. Tuesday, just one point shy of the 50% that would secure him the race.
Keith Powers had 38% of the vote, and Calvin Sun — an E.R. doctor with no political resume — had 12%.
Should Hoylman-Sigal fail to crack 50%, a ranked choice tabulation will begin.
Hoylman-Sigal only jumped into the beep race in December. But he quickly secured the backing of former Manhattan Borough Presidents Gale Brewer and Ruth Messinger.
His opponent, Powers, had netted endorsements from Democratic Reps Adriano Espaillat and Nydia Velázquez, as well as labor powerhouses 32BJ SEIU and the United Federation of Teachers.
Both men pitched themselves to Manhattanites as candidates focused on quality of life issues, housing, and rent.
Powers did not immediately concede the race or offer remarks about Hoylman-Sigal’s win.
With the Democratic nomination clinched, Hoylman-Sigal is expected to win November’s general election, as there’s no Republican candidate in the race seen as competitive.
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