2005 New York City mayoral election

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/2005-new-york-city-mayoral-election

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?New York City, New York, USA
2. What is the election date?November 8, 2005
3. What happened in the 2005 New York City mayoral election?Michael Bloomberg, the current mayor, won the race against Fernando Ferrer, a Democrat and former Bronx Borough President.
4. Who were the main candidates in the 2005 mayoral race?The main candidates were Michael Bloomberg, a Republican, and Fernando Ferrer, a Democrat.

Incumbent Mayor: The current officeholder seeking re-election for the position of mayor.
Democratic Nominee: The candidate officially chosen by the Democratic Party to run for mayor.
Nominating Petitions: Formal documents signed by voters to allow a candidate to appear on the election ballot.
Political Allegiance: A person's loyalty or support to a particular political party or ideology.