Relates to instant run-off elections in N.Y. city; repealer
This bill replaces New York City's current primary election system for mayor, public advocate, and comptroller races with instant run-off voting when more than two candidates run. It requires voters to rank up to five candidates in order of preference, with tabulation proceeding to a second round if no candidate receives over 50%+1 votes in the first count. Ballots must clearly display ranking instructions, and unused rankings or skipped numbers won't invalidate votes. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, directly affecting NYC voters in these citywide elections.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
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