Ranked Choice Voting

Campaign 2021

NYC Mayoral Primary Arrives Tuesday — Here’s What You Need to Know

June 21, 2021, 9:50 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:57 a.m.

Voters are set to hit the polls and use the new ranked choice voting system to pick who’s going to lead the post-pandemic city. But it could be weeks before New Yorkers know who won the mayoral race and contests from comptroller to City Council.

Campaign 2021

When Will We Know Who Won the NYC Primary Election?

June 21, 2021, 7:52 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:22 p.m.

New Yorkers will have to be patient as we wait for primary results due largely to laws intended to ensure every vote is counted. Here’s what we’ll know on primary night and in the coming weeks.

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Are You Prepared for the NYC Primary on June 22? Here are Some Last-Minute Tips

June 15, 2021, 7:47 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:56 a.m.

Can you drop off ballots for friends? Do you need postage to send in absentee ballots? And what’s the deal again with ranked choice voting? Good questions. We’ve got some answers...

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Early Voting Begins June 12 in NYC’s Primary. Here’s What You Need to Know

June 9, 2021, 7:11 p.m.June 9, 2021, 7:11 p.m.

You can cast your ballot for mayor and the rest of the citywide races beginning Saturday. Here’s the lowdown on everything from where to find your early voting site to how to navigate ranked choice voting.

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Why We Might Not Know Who Won the NYC Mayoral Primary Until Mid-July

June 1, 2021, 7:32 p.m.June 7, 2021, 9:12 p.m.

Initial ranked choice voting tabulation is expected to be quick. But Board of Election officials will have to wait for absentee and affidavit ballots in races without a romp.

Campaign 2021

Yang’s Poll Shows Him a Ranked-Choice Favorite. But Here’s Why It’s All Up for Grabs

May 5, 2021, 7:12 p.m.June 1, 2021, 2:52 p.m.

Twice in a decade in San Francisco, a candidate who initially ranked third emerged as the victor. Here’s what the new ballot system could mean in NYC’s mayoral contest with the race in flux.

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Here’s the Ballot Lineup for June 22 New York City Primaries

May 4, 2021, 5:52 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:55 a.m.

The number of candidates for everything from mayor to City Council has narrowed. But a lot of hopefuls still pack the first citywide ranked choice voting ballot. We’ve got some lists.

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Do You Know Who to ‘Yell’ at in New York City Government?

April 20, 2021, 6:02 p.m.June 7, 2021, 9:45 p.m.

Knowing how to solve a problem on your block or in your community often means knowing who has the power to fix it — and how to get their attention. As the big citywide primary approaches, here’s a look at how to tap officer holders to get things done.

Campaign 2021

The NYC Mayoral Ballot Name Game: From Adams to Yang, Will Order Count?

April 14, 2021, 9:29 p.m.April 14, 2021, 9:36 p.m.

Candidates face a lottery Thursday for ballot positioning — all the more important this year because of crowded races, ranked choice and absentee voting.

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How to Get an Absentee Ballot for New York City’s June 22 Primary

April 13, 2021, 2:58 p.m.June 7, 2021, 9:28 p.m.

Who can request a ballot? What are the deadlines? How do you return the ballot? Good questions. Here’s what you need to know.

Ranked Choice Voting

NYC Mayoral Primary Arrives Tuesday — Here’s What You Need to Know

When Will We Know Who Won the NYC Primary Election?

Are You Prepared for the NYC Primary on June 22? Here are Some Last-Minute Tips

Early Voting Begins June 12 in NYC’s Primary. Here’s What You Need to Know

Why We Might Not Know Who Won the NYC Mayoral Primary Until Mid-July

Yang’s Poll Shows Him a Ranked-Choice Favorite. But Here’s Why It’s All Up for Grabs

Here’s the Ballot Lineup for June 22 New York City Primaries

Do You Know Who to ‘Yell’ at in New York City Government?

The NYC Mayoral Ballot Name Game: From Adams to Yang, Will Order Count?

How to Get an Absentee Ballot for New York City’s June 22 Primary

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