The frontrunner in the Democratic race to become the next mayor of New York City has so far avoided face-to-face meetings with his rivals, who presently all trail him in the polls. That ends this week.
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to debate up to eight other competitors in the Democratic mayoral primary debate on Wednesday, June 4 (nine candidates have qualified, according to the NYC Campaign Finance Board).
Any campaigns that receive matching funds through the city are required to participate in two debates before the primary, dated for June 24. Early voting opens on June 14…