A detailed look at the results of New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary

By Humera Lodhi, Dan Kempton, Parker Kaufmann, Chad Day and Maya Sweedler

To go beyond traditional election coverage, AP’s election graphics team delivered a detailed, precinct-level view of New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary—offering readers a unique, granular look at how every part of the city voted.

The ambitious project brought together designers, developers and reporters who collaborated to create an innovative, zoomable map that let users explore voting patterns all the way down to their own neighborhoods.

Thanks to careful planning and live coordination on election night, the team launched a comprehensive and visually striking breakdown by the following morning—giving AP a competitive edge and providing audiences with more than just results, but insight into the city’s political geography.

The effort demonstrated how smart, cross-team collaboration can elevate election coverage and make complex data accessible and relevant to voters.