Early Vote Drop Raises Questions
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Early voting numbers this year are down sharply compared to last year’s record turnout, with only 5% of registered Democrats having cast ballots so far—and just 11% from voters under 30. Candidates are framing the dip as either a sign of remaining momentum or a realistic slowdown from last year’s surge. The Working Families Party, which thrives on high turnout, had anticipated numbers between 2024 and 2025, suggesting this drop may not be a shock. Over 172,000 early ballots have been cast citywide—down to 45% of last year’s early vote total—and the youth surge from last election isn’t repeating. In the 10th District, Brooklyn’s early dominance could give Brad Lander an edge against Dan Goldman, as Lander’s organizing efforts are centered there. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fe8eb905f3b5f28d
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