NYC Holds Mayoral Primary Election Using Ranked Choice Voting System

NYC Holds Mayoral Primary Election Using Ranked Choice Voting System

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The video discusses the Democratic primary for mayor, where the winner will likely succeed Bill de Blasio. It introduces the ranked choice voting system, allowing voters to select their top five candidates. Key candidates include Eric Adams, Kathryn Garcia, and Andrew Yang.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the current mayor that the winner of the Democratic primary is likely to replace?

David Dinkins

Bill de Blasio

Rudy Giuliani

Michael Bloomberg

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the voting system being used in this mayoral election?

It allows voters to vote online.

It limits voters to one candidate.

It requires voters to vote in person.

It is the first time ranked choice voting is used.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many top picks can voters choose in the ranked choice voting system?

Six

Five

Four

Three

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a candidate in the Democratic primary for mayor?

Eric Adams

Kathryn Garcia

Andrew Yang

Michael Bloomberg

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which candidate was a former New York Sanitation Commissioner?

Eric Adams

Kathryn Garcia

Andrew Yang

Bill de Blasio