NYC's first Democratic mayoral primary debate is tomorrow: Watch details
The first debate for New York City's Democratic mayoral primary is tomorrow, June 4.
In order to qualify for the debate, candidates had to raise and spend $198,300 and be featured on the ballot.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is running as an Independent, will not participate in the debate.
NEW YORK CITY - The first debate for New York City's Democratic mayoral primary is tomorrow – here's what you need to know.
What You Should Know
The debate will be at 7 p.m. tomorrow, June 4, on the platforms of NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47.
It will air live on WNBC-TV and across WNBC's and WNJU-TV's streaming and digital platforms, including the NBC 4 New York and Telemundo Noreste streaming channels.
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The two-hour debate will not have an audience – it will feature one commercial break, one hour in.
In order to qualify for the debate, candidates had to raise and spend $198,300 and be featured on the ballot. Candidates were also required to join the city's Matching Funds Program, a program that matches small contributions from NYC residents and allows candidates who participate to receive up to $2,000 in public funds.
The next mayoral debate will be at 7 p.m. on June 12 – this debate will only be for leading contenders in the race.
The candidates who have not qualified for this debate include Senator Jessica Ramos, Michael Blake, Paperboy Prince and Selma Bartholomew.
If you're in the mood for some company, here are a few watch parties for the debate:
Make the Road Action Office (Bushwick, Brooklyn) – June 4, 7 p.m. (will be in English and Spanish)
The Green Room (Prospect Lefferts Garden, Brooklyn) – June 4, 7 p.m.
Macri Park (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) – June 4, 6:30 p.m.
Syndicated Brooklyn (Bushwick, Brooklyn) – June 4 and 12, 7 p.m.
Sweet Catch (Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn) – June 12, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
C'mon Everybody (Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn) – June 12, 7 p.m.
Our Wicked Lady (Bushwick, Brooklyn) – June 12, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tickets to watch the second debate (on June 12) in person can be acquired here – the debate will be hosted by Spectrum at Gerald W. Lynch Theater.
The candidates who qualified for the debate include:
Speaker of the New York City Council Adrienne Adams
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander
Former New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer
Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani
Senator Zellnor Myrie
Senator Jessica Ramos
Michael Blake
Whitney Tilson
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is running as an Independent, will not participate in the debate.
Read more about each candidate and watch one-on-one interviews with FOX 5 NYhere.
An Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey showed that, as of May 28, Andrew Cuomo is leading NYC's Democratic mayoral primary with 35 percent support, followed by Zohran Mamdani at 23 percent.
For more information about voting in the upcoming New York City primary, including important dates and an explanation of ranked choice voting, click here.
The Source
This article includes reporting from the New York City Campaign Finance Board and the results of an Emerson College Polling survey.
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