NYC Mayoral Voting Trends

Voter Turnout Trends by Borough and Demographics

NYC voter turnout fluctuates notably by borough and election type, with average turnout around 23% in the 2021 general mayoral election.

Turnout is influenced by election competitiveness and demographic changes driven by gentrification, especially in Brooklyn and Queens.

Party Registration vs Actual Results

Despite NYC's heavily Democratic registration, election dynamics vary. Bubble plots show party registration by borough and primary vs general election vote spreads.

Campaign Spending vs Votes

Post-2001, spending escalated dramatically with Bloomberg's record outlays. This chart compares spending to votes, highlighting cost per vote.

Major Endorsements and Their Impact

Key endorsements each election cycle and their correlation with candidate success.

Demographics and Neighborhood Voting Shifts

Overlaying census data, chart details shifts in ethnic voting blocks and turnout changes.

Incumbent Advantage and Approval Ratings

Charts show incumbent approval ratings versus reelection outcomes over recent mayoral cycles.

Scandals and External Shocks Timeline

1991: Crown Heights unrest impacting Dinkins

2001: Giuliani's approval spike post-9/11

2008-2009: Bloomberg term limit extension

2019-2020: de Blasio ethics and COVID controversies

2021: Adams’ first RCV election

Policy Themes vs Election Outcome

Prominence of campaign issues (crime, housing, policing):

Borough-by-Borough Political Swing

Visualizing vote swings geographically by borough gives insight on NYC’s political divides.

Ranked-Choice Voting and Campaign Dynamics

Flow chart simulating 2021 RCV rounds showing vote redistribution and candidate elimination.