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: Fernando Mateo

Age: 63

Background: Businessman, activist for taxi drivers and bodega owners

Party: Republican Party

Race: New York City Mayor

Key positions: 

More information about this candidate:

Republican candidate Fernando Mateo says another Democratic mayor will ‘sink our city’

See Fernando Mateo's Twitter

See Fernando Mateo's website

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