As of 6 p.m., 420,000 New Yorkers had cast their ballots, according to the city’s Board of Elections. That number does not include mail-in votes, only in-person and early vote totals. Last year’s mayoral primary, a contest that engaged voters citywide, had 831,000 residents vote by 6 p.m.

Democratic socialists racked up wins in New York state Legislature primary elections on Tuesday with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) sparking the blue wave with his political endorsements. Democratic socialists achieved victory in two state Senate races and four state Assembly races,