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Epstein and Maloney Win Manhattan City Council Primaries

7/2/2025

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Harvey Epstein and Virginia Maloney have emerged victorious in the Democratic primaries for Manhattan's City Council, thanks to ranked-choice voting. Epstein clinched District 2 with a commanding 13.4-point lead over Sarah Batchu, while Maloney secured District 4, outpacing Vanessa Aronson by 6.4 points. Both candidates passionately championed public safety and affordable housing throughout their campaigns.

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Story summary

Harvey Epstein and Virginia Maloney have emerged victorious in the Democratic primaries for Manhattan's City Council, thanks to ranked-choice voting. Epstein clinched District 2 with a commanding 13.4-point lead over Sarah Batchu, while Maloney secured District 4, outpacing Vanessa Aronson by 6.4 points. Both candidates passionately championed public safety and affordable housing throughout their campaigns.