As dozens of candidates line up to replace Mayor Bill de Blasio, we’re breaking down key information about some of the contenders before you cast your vote this year.

Name: Andrew Yang

Age: 46

Party: Democratic Party

Race: New York City Mayor

Background: Entrepreneur, former presidential candidate

Key positions:

More information about this candidate:

A focus on delivering the basics: Yang’s platform for mayor

See Andrew Yang’s Twitter

See Andrew Yang’s website

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