Politics: Democratic Campaigns

NY Mayor Prevails Over Thompson, but the Margin Is Close

11-03-2009 • NY Times

Michael R. Bloomberg won a third term as New York City’s 108th mayor on Tuesday. With 99 percent of precincts reporting, Mr. Bloomberg was narrowly leading Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr., his Democratic rival, 50.6 percent to 46.0 percent. The m