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Michael Blake: “Ranked choice voting [in New York City mayoral elections]…”

Featuring: Michael Blake, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House New York, District 15

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Don Lemon Show Interview with New York City Mayoral Candidate Michael Blake

Published | Video Starts at 14:39

Andrew Yang, same thing. Like, just because someone is high in a poll initially because of name recognition does not mean it ends there. Lastly, Don, because of rank Ranked choice voting [in New York City mayoral elections] means you can vote for up to five choices. And so when people are saying you have matching funds, which to reminder New York City, donations are matched 8 to 1 for the first $250 ranked choice voting, you're not just asking for your vote where I'm asking you to be my first choice. (14:39)

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Asserts that ranked choice voting allows up to five choices in New York City mayoral elections.

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