‘Worth the wait’: Mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia urges patience as NYC officials tally votes
Dave Goldiner
New York City mayoral wannabe Kathryn Garcia urged New Yorkers on Wednesday to stay patient as election officials start the arduous process of tallying votes.
Even though an unofficial initial count shows Garcia in third place, the former sanitation commissioner suggested there’s plenty of time for her to win the race for Gracie Mansion.
“Counting the Ranked Choice Votes will take time,” Garcia tweeted. “But it’s worth the wait because this process expands your vote and your voice.”
Garcia, who briefly led some polls of the crowded race after winning key endorsements, didn’t mention either frontrunner Eric Adams or second-place candidate Maya Wiley.
Last night was amazing and I’m so proud of this campaign. Counting the Ranked Choice Votes will take time, but it’s worth the wait because this process expands your vote and your voice. pic.twitter.com/Ka4Q9rGVUo
Her supporters hold out hope that her controversial, last-minute campaign alliance with businessman Andrew Yang — who conceded Tuesday night — might give her a windfall of support from those who picked Yang as their No. 1 choice.
Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Maya Wiley addresses supporters at an evening gathering on June 22, 2021, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Maya Wiley (L) dances with guests at an evening gathering on June 22, 2021, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Maya Wiley (C) watches with guests as primary election results are reported during an evening gathering on June 22, 2021, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Ranked-choice voting is being used for the first time, a system that lets voters prioritize more than one candidate on their ballot. The winner of the Democratic primary will face off against the Republican candidate in the fall.
Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Maya Wiley addresses supporters at an evening gathering on June 22, 2021, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Supporters cheer during an election party for New York mayoral candidate Eric Adams, late Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in New York.
Eric Adams speaks to supporters at his primary election night party in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
Supporters of mayoral candidate Eric Adams take a selfie during Adams' election party on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in New York.
Bernard Adams, center, brother of New York mayoral candidate Eric Adams, mingles with supporters at an election party, late Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in New York.
Eric Adams supporters celebrate their candidate's early lead at Adams's primary night party in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
Mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia, center, hugs her family after speaking to her supporters on election night at 99 Scott Ave in Brooklyn, New York on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
Mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia speaking to her supporters on election night at 99 Scott Ave in Brooklyn, New York on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
The family of Kathryn Garcia listens while Kathryn Garcia, candidate for Mayor of New York City, delivers remarks to supporters on June 22, 2021, in the Bushwick neighborhood in New York City. After polls closed at 9 pm, early results suggested that Eric Adams held the lead as ranked-choice voting was used for the first time. The final results of the Democratic primary for Mayor of New York City may not come until two weeks later.
Mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia's supporters cheering for her on election night at 99 Scott Ave in Brooklyn, New York, Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang greets supporters at a Manhattan hotel as he concedes in his campaign for mayor on June 22, 2021, in New York City. Early polls showed Yang, who has never held a political office before, far behind other candidates in the Democratic primary.
Garcia has so far performed strongly in Manhattan and affluent areas of the outer boroughs. But she appears to be falling behind the other front-runners in Black and Latino neighborhoods.
