The special election is scheduled to occur at the same time borough residents vote in primary elections for city offices. (queenscampaigner.com)
The system prevents what can be costly and labor - intensive runoff elections, such as the one held in the 2013 primary election for public advocate. (gothamgazette.com)
Local political parties get all of their funds from donations, although the mechanics of primary elections (voting machines, space rental, ballot counting staff) are often publicly funded. (politics.stackexchange.com)