Local law · Int 0314-2026
Requiring nonpartisan ranked choice elections for any elective municipal office
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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring nonpartisan ranked choice elections for any elective municipal office
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would remove all partisan elections for city elected offices. Similar to how special elections for city elected offices are currently conducted, all elections for city office would be by a non-partisan general election. Petitioning to become candidates for any city elected office would follow the independent nominating petition process. All elections for city offices would be conducted using ranked choice voting.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Cosponsors
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
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- Republican1
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
NYC Council