How to Watch the First Democratic Debate in the New York Mayor’s Race

The first debate, featuring eight candidates, takes place Thursday night from 7 to 9 p.m.

The first official debate between eight major Democratic candidates for mayor of New York City takes place Thursday night from 7 to 9 p.m. There are less than six weeks left until the June 22 primary election, and the race is arguably the most consequential New York City election in decades. The candidates — who will face off virtually in the first debate but are expected to be in person for later ones — are Eric Adams, Shaun Donovan, Kathryn Garcia, Raymond J. McGuire, Dianne Morales, Scott M. Stringer, Maya Wiley and Andrew Yang. Here are some of the ways you can watch and follow the debate: