Episode 15 - NYC Mayoral Race: a case study on the importance of local elections.

On this episode of Vital Questions, Che Guerrero and La Co_host dive deep into the NYC Mayoral Race 🗳️ and ask, “Why are local elections so important?”From uncovering how mayors shape public safety, education, and housing policies to breaking down the role of local officials in influencing national issues, they use NYC’s upcoming primary as a lens to show how your vote impacts everyday life.They also examine the two frontrunners for the Democratic nomination: Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani.Cuomo’s past scandals and political machine-backed campaign.Mamdani’s grassroots funding, progressive policies, and the challenges he faces as a candidate breaking barriers.They even touch on the game-changing structure of ranked choice voting and why your primary vote matters more than ever!🚨 Primaries are this Tuesday, June 24th 🚨, with early voting open through this weekend. Don’t sit this one out—make your voice heard!Consider becoming a paid subscriber on our Substack:https://substack.com/@cheguerreroeng#NYCMayorRace #VoteLocal #RankedChoiceVoting #GrassrootsPolitics #VitalQuestions #podcast