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NYC’s low primary turnout: Letters to the Editor — June 29, 2026
The article discusses the impact of low voter turnout in New York City's Democratic primaries, noting that only 17% of Democratic voters participated, with the majority being white, under 30, and college-educated but poorly informed about history. It highlights that New York is not alone in experiencing low primary election participation.
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