Ari Bloomekatz
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executive editor at In These Times
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5/ In the primary, Mamdani won 7 of the 10 districts with the most rent-stabilized units. Turnout in majority-renter districts rose 7.5% on average, signaling the growing political power of tenants.
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5/ In the primary, Mamdani won 7 of the 10 districts with the most rent-stabilized units. Turnout in majority-renter districts rose 7.5% on average, signaling the growing political power of tenants.