Ex-Bronx Leader Likely Bloomberg Challenger
Former Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer appeared close to victory over three other Democrats competing in their party’s primary for the chance to wage an underdog campaign against New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, a Republican.
With all but 10 precincts reporting, Ferrer had 40% of the vote, ahead of U.S. Rep. Anthony D. Weiner’s 29%. Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields had 16%, and City Council Speaker Gifford Miller had 10%. Fields and Miller conceded.
Ferrer needed 40% to avoid a runoff with Weiner, and the outcome might not be known for several days until all votes are counted, including more than 25,000 absentee ballots. The winner goes into the general election on Nov. 8 against Bloomberg.
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