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Michael Tolkin
Michael Tolkin was a Democratic candidate for mayor of New York, New York. Tolkin was defeated in the general election on November 7, 2017. He ran as a Democratic candidate in the primary election on September 12, 2017, but was defeated by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Biography
Tolkin received his B.S. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.[1]
Elections
2017
New York City held elections for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, and all 51 seats on the city council in 2017. New Yorkers also voted for offices in their boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
Primary elections were scheduled for September 12, 2017, and the general election was on November 7, 2017. Under New York law, candidates who run unopposed in a primary or general election win the nomination or election automatically, and their names do not appear on the ballot.[2] The following candidates ran in the general election for mayor of New York City.
| Mayor of New York City, General Election, 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Bill de Blasio Incumbent |
66.17% | 760,112 | |
| Republican | Nicole Malliotakis | 27.59% | 316,947 | |
| Reform | Sal Albanese | 2.13% | 24,484 | |
| Green | Akeem Browder | 1.44% | 16,536 | |
| Smart Cities | Michael Tolkin | 0.98% | 11,309 | |
| Dump the Mayor | Bo Dietl | 0.97% | 11,163 | |
| Libertarian | Aaron Commey | 0.24% | 2,770 | |
| Write-in votes | 0.47% | 5,343 | ||
| Total Votes | 1,148,664 | |||
| Source: New York City Board of Elections, "2017 General Certified Election Results," November 28, 2017 | ||||
Incumbent Bill de Blasio defeated Sal Albanese, Michael Tolkin, Robert Gangi, and Richard Bashner in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City.[3]
| Mayor of New York City, Democratic Primary Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Bill de Blasio Incumbent |
74.00% | 343,054 |
| Sal Albanese | 15.21% | 70,521 |
| Michael Tolkin | 4.70% | 21,771 |
| Robert Gangi | 3.09% | 14,321 |
| Richard Bashner | 2.44% | 11,296 |
| Write-in votes | 0.56% | 2,606 |
| Total Votes | 463,569 | |
| Source: New York City Board of Elections, "2017 Primary: Official Election Results," September 26, 2017 | ||
Campaign themes
2017
Tolkin's campaign website included the following themes:
| “ |
Do Good We believe you should be engaged in our government. So we're going to include you in everything we do and share our progress as we go. This way, you can always check in on what's happening and see how we're doing. We believe the best solutions come from a broad range of perspectives and open debate. So we're recruiting a team that reflects the diversity of people that make New York the most welcoming community in the world. Dream Big Whatever you aspire to be – photographer, mental health counselor, teacher, entrepreneur or anything else – we'll support you in the pursuit of your passions and celebrate you in the achievement of your dreams. And we're going to prepare our kids for their future by investing in their education and equipping them with crucial skills like collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving. This way, they'll be able to navigate whatever challenge tomorrow may bring. Live Well Sick of dirty streets? We're going to clean them up with new trash-collection services and equipment. Traffic stressing you out? We're going to get our city moving again by implementing a first-of-its-kind universal traffic navigation system. Is your cost of rent too damn high? We're going to help you afford to live and stay in your neighborhood by issuing immediate tax cuts that get you more money in your pocket today. Spread Love So we need to come together to stand up for our values and protect each other. When it comes to your rights, we won't negotiate; we're just going to do the right thing. And in doing so, our city will continue to be a beacon of hope, freedom and opportunity for the world. Believe in NYC |
” |
| —Michael Tolkin (2017) | ||
Recent news
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See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Tolkin for Mayor, "About Mike," accessed August 7, 2017
- ↑ New York Election Law, "Sec 6-160. Primaries," accessed July 14, 2017
- ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email correspondence with the New York City Board of Elections," July 14, 2017
- ↑ Tolkin for Mayor, "Our Values," accessed August 7, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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