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NY S06302

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Sanders

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Replaces New York City's traditional run-off primary system for mayor, public advocate, and comptroller with instant run-off (ranked choice) voting

  • Eliminates the previous requirement for a separate run-off election when no candidate receives 40% or more of votes in citywide primary elections

  • Repeals provisions in the NYC Administrative Code (sections 3-705 subdivision 5 and 3-709 subdivision 6) related to the old run-off election system

  • Requires ranked choice voting to be conducted consistent with the New York City charter and administrative code

  • Takes effect immediately and applies to all municipal elections in New York City held on or after January 1, 2026

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

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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