Meet the (Other) Candidates: NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary

The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 29, 2017

Meet three Democratic candidates running for New York City mayor who did not qualify for the main stage debate against Bill de Blasio.

Richard Bashner, attorney, former chair of Brooklyn Community Board 6 | Website
Michael Tolkin, tech entrepreneur | Website
Robert Gangi, activist, community organizer, public policy advocate in New York City | Website

Primary elections for Mayor, Brooklyn District Attorney, City Council and more are coming up on Tuesday September 12. Learn more about the races in your district with WNYC's guide created with City Limits and Gotham Gazette.

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