By Emma G. Fitzsimmons

Photographs by Tony Cenicola

The Democrats running for mayor of New York City have vastly different biographies and visions for the city’s future.

Ahead of the primary election on Tuesday, we interviewed eight of the leading candidates about their experience, their plans for the city and their sometimes contentious bagel orders.

We have also written about where they stand on key issues, their plans to address affordability and public safety, their donors and the increasingly negative tone of the race.