Primary Election 2023: Incumbents prevail, but Yusef Salaam steals the spotlight

In the New York City primaries, Yusef Salaam, a member of the Central Park Five, is poised for victory in the 9th Council District in Harlem, while incumbent Councilmember Charles Barron appears headed for defeat. Most incumbents, including Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark and Queens DA Melinda Katz, are expected to win. Mayor Eric Adams' endorsement of Inez Dickens did not help her, as Salaam leads the race. A few races will be decided by ranked-choice voting. Turnout was low, with only a fraction of eligible voters participating. Staten Island had no primary races this year.