Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/de-blasio-may-still-face-runoff Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter De Blasio may still face runoff Nation Sep 11, 2013 10:39 AM EST Photo by William Alatriste AP reports that it may take weeks before Public Advocate Bill de Blasio -- who finished first in the New York mayoral primary -- becomes the Democratic party's nominee. De Blasio had 40.2 percent of the total vote with 97 percent of precincts reported Wednesday morning, barely surpassing the 40 percent threshold to avoid an Oct. 1 runoff. The New York Times also breaks down how de Blasio's long-shot campaign came out on top. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Photo by William Alatriste AP reports that it may take weeks before Public Advocate Bill de Blasio -- who finished first in the New York mayoral primary -- becomes the Democratic party's nominee. De Blasio had 40.2 percent of the total vote with 97 percent of precincts reported Wednesday morning, barely surpassing the 40 percent threshold to avoid an Oct. 1 runoff. The New York Times also breaks down how de Blasio's long-shot campaign came out on top. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now