How Much Do Endorsements Matter in NYC's Local Races?
our months out from the June primary, candidates are already touting their endorsements — which is when a prominent group or individual publicly supports a candidate.
Endorsements can come from a number of sources: local community or religious leaders, labor unions, other politicians, or even celebrities. At best, they’re a way for a voter to see whether their views align with a given candidate’s.
“In a very crowded, low-information primary — with presumably incredibly low turnout — certain endorsements will matter because they will serve as shortcuts for voters who don’t necessarily have the desire or the bandwidth to sift through all the different policy proposals of the various candidates,” explained Christina Greer, a political science professor at Fordham (and co-host of the THE CITY’s FAQ NYC podcast).
“It’s giving them a shortcut that says this person believes what I believe.”
https://www.thecity.nyc/2025/02/27/endorsements-mayor-race-unions-adams/