Kathryn Garcia (D) Was Nearly Elected Mayor in 2021. Who Gets Her Votes Now?

It was the final weeks of the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City and seemingly out of nowhere, Kathryn Garcia began to rise from a crowded field of 13.

She drew voters with her no-nonsense style, proven management skills in city government and moderate political views. She almost won that primary, in 2021, finishing second to Eric Adams by roughly 7,200 votes. He went on to become mayor.

This year’s Democratic mayoral primary seems just as unwieldy, with nine major candidates, including a former governor, two recent city comptrollers, the City Council speaker and three state lawmakers — but not Ms. Garcia.

Her supporters, while not a traditional voting bloc, still coalesced in the late stages to nearly elevate Ms. Garcia to City Hall. Where will those voters go this time?



https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/nyregion/kathryn-garcia-voters-cuomo-mayor.html