What’s the most important issue for you in this election—and why?

Scores of NYCity News Service reporters reached out across the city to ask voters about what drove their 2022 choices.

The most prominent race on the ballot resulted in the first election of a woman as governor of New York.

Here’s a sampling of what city residents want Kathy Hochul and other elected officials to address on public safety, abortion rights, housing, accessibility, education, criminal justice, equity and other vital topics:

 

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