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NY S02625
Bill
Status
1/22/2021
Primary Sponsor
James Sanders
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AI Summary
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Replaces the existing 40% threshold run-off primary system for New York City mayoral, public advocate, and comptroller elections with an instant run-off voting (ranked choice voting) system
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Repeals subdivision 5 of section 3-705 and subdivision 6 of section 3-709 of the New York City administrative code, which governed run-off elections in the city
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Requires instant run-off voting to be consistent with provisions in the New York City charter and administrative code
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Takes effect immediately and applies to all municipal elections held in New York City on or after January 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Requires that elections for municipal office in the city of New York shall use an "instant run-off" or "ranked choice" voting system.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/5/2022