NYC Comptroller Primary: Brad Lander Takes Lead Over Corey Johnson
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Votes continue to be counted in the race for New York City Comptroller.
With 82% of precincts reporting, City Councilman Brad Lander leads Council Speaker Corey Johnson with 31% of the vote to Johnson's 23%.
Both are ahead of Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, who has 14%.
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There are a total of 10 candidates vying for the post.
The next comptroller will help the city recover from the pandemic, handle budgets for housing and police, and deal with pension issues.
