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New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio Enters 2020 Democratic Presidential Race

De Blasio is the 23rd Democratic candidate, and not the only mayor. He won current office from the back of a big primary pack, something he is mindful of as even allies have warned against a 2020 bid.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for president in 2020.

The mayor of America's biggest city, New York's Bill de Blasio, is jumping into a presidential race where an expansive Democratic field includes the man running a city about 99% smaller.

The second-term mayor announced Thursday that he is running for the White House. He has spent time traveling to early primary states, hinting at a possible run before becoming the have cautioned him against such a bid.

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