New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was re-elected on Tuesday. He easily defeated his Republican challenger Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis by a huge margin.
Before the election, polls projected a landslide victory Mr. de Blasio, a progressive Democrat. Ms. Malliotakis conceded just before 10:00 PM when 85% of the votes have been counted. She said, “We may not have won this race but we have made our voices heard. We will continue to fight for what we believe in.”
For the first time in three decades, New York City voters re-elected a Democratic mayor. His election in 2013 surprised the political elite in the city. Mr. de Blasio’s re-election proves that Americans support progressive change.
During his campaign, he doubled down on his promise to tackle income inequality, build affordable housing, and critical social services. He promised to rebuild the middle-class and fight for smart, inclusive economic growth that benefits all New Yorkers.
Prominent Democratic political figures including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Bernie Sanders supported Mr. de Blasio. Sen. Sanders praised his proposal to raise taxes on New Yorkers and use the revenue to improve and repair subways.
