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District Links: Dems show increased turnout even with some ballots not yet tallied; Allen bill would let next mayor fill two PSC seats; and more

By Chris Kain On Jun 25, 2026 Last updated Jun 25, 2026

The Board of Elections’ latest updates to the unofficial election results haven’t altered projected electoral outcomes, but they do now show a notable jump in turnout compared to recent Democratic mayoral primaries — with some mail-in ballots still outstanding.

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