Yusef Salaam, exonerated as part of the Central Park 5 in 2002, appeared to be heading toward a City Council victory as voters embraced more moderate candidates.
Salaam s campaign has gotten publicity from releasing multiple statements mocking Trump for the ad he put out calling on the state to re-introduce the death penalty over the case.
There are competitive primaries today for a range of New York City Council seats, district attorneys in the Bronx and Queens, and offices throughout New York State.