Adapting to Adoption: Ranked Choice Voting and Political Learning in the NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary, 2021-2025

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Brief Overview

Examines how NYC candidates and voters adapted to ranked choice voting from 2021 to 2025, assessing participation, coalition dynamics, and strategic behavior under the new electoral system.

Authors

• Joshua Yesnowitz, Bentley University

• Peter H. Penar, Leaders of Africa Institute