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Barbara Kavovit
Barbara Kavovit (Democratic Party) ran for election for Mayor of New York. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 22, 2021.
2021 battleground election
Eric Adams (D), Curtis Sliwa (R), and eight other candidates ran in the general election for mayor of New York City on November 2, 2021.[1] Incumbent Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) did not run for re-election due to term limits.
The primary election on June 22, 2021, featured the first use of ranked-choice voting (RCV) for a mayoral primary in the city's history. Click here to read more about how ranked-choice voting works.
The top issues in the Democratic primary were crime, policing, affordable housing, jobs, and healthcare.[2] Click here to learn more about the Democratic primary.
De Blasio was first elected in 2013 and won re-election in 2017 with 66% of the vote. Including de Blasio, four of the previous six mayors were Democrats.
Elections
2021
See also: Mayoral election in New York, New York (2021)
General election
General election for Mayor of New York
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of New York on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Eric Adams (D) | 67.0 | 753,801 |
 | Curtis Sliwa (R / Independent Party) | 27.8 | 312,385 | |
 | Catherine Rojas (Party for Socialism and Liberation) | 2.5 | 27,982 | |
 | William Pepitone (Conservative Party)  | 1.1 | 12,575 | |
 | Quanda Francis (Empowerment Party) | 0.3 | 3,792 | |
 | Stacey Prussman (L) | 0.3 | 3,189 | |
 | Raja Flores (Humanity United Party) | 0.2 | 2,387 | |
 | Fernando Mateo (Save Our City Party) | 0.2 | 1,870 | |
 | Skiboky Stora (Out Lawbreaker Party) | 0.0 | 264 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 7,013 | ||
| Total votes: 1,125,258 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Vitaly Filipchenko (Independent)
- Deborah Axt (Working Families Party)
- Christopher Krietchman (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for Mayor of New York
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Eric Adams in round 8 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
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Total votes: 942,031 |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Loree Sutton (D)
- Carlos Menchaca (D)
- Barbara Kavovit (D)
- Edward Cullen (D)
- Max Rose (D)
- Zachary Iscol (D)
Republican primary election
Republican Primary for Mayor of New York
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Curtis Sliwa in round 1 .
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Total votes: 60,051 |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sara Tirschwell (R)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. William Pepitone advanced from the Conservative Party primary for Mayor of New York.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Deborah Axt advanced from the Working Families Party primary for Mayor of New York.
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2021
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Barbara Kavovit did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Kavovit's campaign website stated the following:
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Barbara’s Blueprint to Rebuild New York It will take a business leader with a record of accomplishment to rebuild New York. It will take a builder to dig New York out of the devastation caused by COVID-19 and years of failed leadership and into an affordable, inclusive and prosperous future for all New Yorkers. Barbara Kavovit is the visionary this city needs to lead it into the next decade. Reform & Rebuild the NYPD The next Mayor needs to undo the problems created over the past 8 years: people of color across the city have been made to feel unsafe in their own communities by the NYPD while crime is spiraling out of control. Entire communities feel unsafe, but at the same time, many fear those charged to protect and serve. Since 2019, shootings have increased by 140% and murders by 51%. NYPD should be able to keep New Yorkers safe while earning the community’s trust at the same time. One of my top priorities will be to restore trust and confidence in the NYPD. The men and women of law enforcement need our support now more than ever. By hiring additional police officers and training them with a community policing approach, we can make our city’s streets feel safe again–for everyone. Recent criminal justice reforms have softened bail requirements and fueled crime. By requiring bail for violent and multiple offenders, we can drastically reduce criminal activity and restore safety in our communities. Rebuild Our Economy New York City’s big businesses are being chased out and small businesses are shuttering. It’s time to take action to create jobs and opportunity for all New Yorkers. Pay inequality has been growing for decades and is exacerbating our current crisis. By increasing the minimum wage now, we can not only expand our workforce, but improve the lives of our workers. An increase in the minimum wage means an increase in spending, and creating an economy that works for everyone. But in order to support this increase in payroll, we also need to make New York City conducive to business. By keeping neighborhoods and public transportation safe, we can hold onto our existing businesses and attract new ones. Small businesses are the backbone of New York City’s economy, representing 98 percent of the city’s employers. If we don’t step up, one third of our city’s small businesses may never reopen after the pandemic. By subsidizing small business loans, easing small business loan requirements, and reforming zoning and permitting laws, we can make sure our small businesses survive and thrive. Build Better Schools Schools are the heart of New York City. Investing in them now guarantees a brighter future for our next generation. Innovation in education must be encouraged. A good education starts with good teachers. By raising teacher certification and recertification standards and offering merit-based bonuses, we can raise student test scores and improve their overall quality of learning. To make our students successful, we need to set our teachers up for success. By increasing experience requirements for school administrators, including a minimum of 10 years of teaching experience, we can ensure that teachers receive the support they deserve. All students should have the same opportunities regardless of zip code. By investing in school technology, social services, and after-school programs, we can give every student a fair shot. If we build better schools, we build a better future for New York City. Rebuild Affordable Housing To build a more inclusive economy, we need to build more affordable housing. New York City needs a Mayor who knows how to build. Everyone deserves the sense of stability, pride and responsibility that comes with home ownership. By developing a rent-to-own program, we can revitalize neighborhoods with foreclosed properties and make affordable home ownership possible for low and middle-income families. Big businesses benefit from New York City’s workforce and it’s high time that they give back. By offering tax breaks to businesses that finance the construction of affordable housing, we can create an economy that works for everyone. New York City used to be a place where anyone can make it with a little grit, determination and hard work. Let’s rebuild our city of American Dreams. Let’s rebuild a more affordable, more inclusive and more prosperous New York City together. Some of the other issues important to Barbara that she will bring front and center to the 2021 Mayoral campaign will include: Domestic Violence and Child Abuse: The pandemic has exacerbated this hidden crisis facing women and children. Women’s Issues: New York City’s current Minority and Women-Owned Business (MWBE) efforts are woefully inadequate. LBGTQ Issues: New York City used to be at the forefront in the battles for equality, but due to failed leadership, there remains much work to be done. Racial Justice: Racism and injustice can be found in every issue, every aspect of New York City life. Barbara's Blueprint will include concrete steps to ensure that New York City becomes inclusive, affordable and equitable for all its residents. Healthcare: Healthcare is a human right and Barbara is going to prioritize equality and inclusion in our healthcare system.[3] |
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| —Barbara Kavovit for Mayor[4] | ||
See also
2021 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The New York Times, "New York Primary Election Results," June 22, 2021
- ↑ Emerson College Polling, "Adams Takes Back Lead as Wiley Emerges in NYC Mayor Race," accessed June 14, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Barbara Kavovit for Mayor, "Barbara’s Blueprint to Rebuild New York," accessed April 16, 2021
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