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Local law · Int 0945-2026

Requiring ranked choice voting in general elections for municipal offices and making technical amendments and other amendments to account for current law in…

New York City Council

Latest action Jun 11, 2026

Sponsor: Frank Morano (Council Member, District 51, Republican)

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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring ranked choice voting in general elections for municipal offices and making technical amendments and other amendments to account for current law in relation thereto, and to repeal paragraph 10 of subdivision c of section 10 of such charter, relating to runoff elections

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Summary

This bill would require general elections for municipal offices, including the offices of Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Council, and Borough President, to be conducted using ranked choice voting. This bill would also repeal section 10(c)(10) of the Charter, relating to runoff mayoral elections. Additionally, the bill would make certain technical amendments, and other amendments to account for current law, in sections in the Charter that contain requirements for ranked choice elections.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

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Cosponsors

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Full history

  1. Jun 11, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Jun 11, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

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