US EditionHarvey Epstein wins NYC Council primary, defeating Anthony Weiner’s comeback bid
- On Tuesday, Harvey Epstein won the Democratic primary for Manhattan's District 2, defeating Anthony Weiner in his bid for a political comeback.
- After Carlina Rivera’s term limit, Epstein, an Assembly member since 2018 focusing on housing, opened the race for District 2.
- Analysis of ranked-choice voting shows four rounds; Epstein secured 57% and beat Batchu by 13.4 points in the final tally.
- Epstein advances to the November 4 general election with early voting starting October 25, signaling his official move to secure the City Council seat.
- Beyond District 2, Weiner drew fewer than 3,000 votes in his second comeback attempt, showing voters favor experience over scandal, as Epstein secured the primary victory.
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Anthony Weiner’s comeback fails as Harvey Epstein wins NYC Council primary
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Anthony Weiner loses political comeback bid
The controversial former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) has lost his second attempt at a political comeback, losing the Democratic nomination for a seat on the New York City Council, Decision Desk HQ projects. He was defeated by state Assembly member Harvey Epstein. Weiner and Epstein were part of a five-person race for the Democratic nomination…
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Harvey Epstein wins NYC Council primary, defeating Anthony Weiner's comeback bid
State Assembly Member Harvey Epstein has won the Democratic primary for a New York City Council seat in lower Manhattan. Epstein’s victory Tuesday spoiled former U.S.
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