Opinion: Seven things to know about the NYC mayoral race https://ift.tt/fJo911 The fiercely contested Democratic primary for mayor of New York is the most consequential election in years. There's no incumbent running: Mayor Bill de Blasio is departing after eight years as required by New York's term limits law, and has not endorsed a successor. That has created a political free-for-all with 13 candidates vying for the keys to City Hall.
