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New York Democrats Reckon With Harris’ Underperformance

“I think the numbers in the Bronx are reflective of a shift where people are fed up and disappointed with the Democratic Party,” said the Bronx borough president.

People watch an ABC News livestream showing poll results in Times Square in New York.
In all five city boroughs, support for Harris faltered compared to Biden in 2020. Yuki Iwamura/AP

Kamala Harris may have won New York City. But the ground she lost with voters compared to Joe Biden in 2020 defies both logic and expectations.

“I’m not sure I can exactly explain it,” said Mike Dawidziak, a political strategist. “I mean, she underperformed so badly in key Democratic groups that supported both Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden that it’s very hard to explain.”

In 2020, 5,244,886 voters cast their ballot for Biden. So far, with 97% votes counted, Harris has earned 4,337,146 votes — this, sources say, could indicate a turnout problem.