Ranked Choice Voting

Campaign 2021

Ranked Choice Voting Opponent Running No-Choice Council Race in Brooklyn

April 7, 2021, 9:10 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:55 a.m.

Kalman Yeger is running as a Democrat, Republican and Conservative — all but guaranteeing victory in November. And most of his constituents are just fine with that, say ers.

How to New York

Which Mayoral Candidates Agree with You? Here’s Why We Made a Tool That Tells You

March 23, 2021, 7:28 p.m.Oct. 13, 2023, 3:26 p.m.

Meet You Mayor shows you how the candidates’ stands fit with your take on top issues. THE CITY’s Civic Newsroom breaks down how the quiz-driven tool works — and how you can help us generate more questions for candidates.

How to New York

We Received 63 Questions About Ranked Choice Voting. Here Are Some Answers.

March 17, 2021, 12:35 p.m.Oct. 13, 2023, 3:17 p.m.

What if I pick one? What if I skip a slot? Is Ranked Choice Voting “The Hunger Games”? The Civic Newsroom is here to help you understand RCV in New York’s 2021 election.

Civic Newsroom

Do You Know Who’s Running for City Council in Your District?

March 9, 2021, 7:05 p.m.March 9, 2021, 11:18 p.m.

Readers asked how to keep track of 300 City Council candidates in races across the five boroughs. THE CITY made an interactive that maps out all the contests.

Civic Newsroom

THE CITY’s Civic Newsroom Will Use Virtual Meetings, Newsletters and Stories to Help Inform NYC Voters

Feb. 14, 2021, 7:00 p.m.April 19, 2021, 10:24 p.m.

We’re launching a wide-ranging effort to better understand what voters need and want to know. We’ll help you find that information and share it with New Yorkers as the city enters a crucial election season.

Campaign 2021

Ranked Choice Voting Takes Backseat in New York City Debut

Feb. 2, 2021, 11:14 p.m.May 30, 2024, 1:26 p.m.

Polling officially ended Tuesday night in the crowded special election for Queens Council seat. An apparent win for James Gennaro stole the spotlight from RCV’s premiere.

Ranked Choice Voting

Embattled Board of Elections Counts on Quickly Finding Firm to Handle Ranked-Choice Voting

Dec. 2, 2020, 10:19 p.m.Dec. 2, 2020, 10:19 p.m.

The first test of ranked-choice voting is set for February. But some want to push off the new ballot system until after this year’s crucial citywide elections, citing voter confusion and BOE bungling.

Politics

What’s Ranked-Choice Voting? Candidates Say Many New Yorkers Don’t Know

Sept. 23, 2020, 7:41 p.m.Sept. 23, 2020, 7:41 p.m.

The new system, in which voters list candidates in order of preference, is set to hit next year as offices from City Council to mayor are filled. Those running say the city Board of Elections is doing little to educate the public.

Politics

Ranked Choice Voting Could Change How NYC Elections Get Fought and Won

Nov. 4, 2019, 5:59 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.

New tiered balloting system is likely to win approval — and lead to unexpected alliances between candidates usually at each others’ throats.

Politics

VOTING CHANGE: City Elections Could Become a Ranking Game of Thrones

April 23, 2019, 4:10 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:57 p.m.

A staff report from the City Charter Commission calls for studying “Ranked Choice Voting” – potentially bringing a wildly new electoral system to NYC.

Ranked Choice Voting

Ranked Choice Voting Opponent Running No-Choice Council Race in Brooklyn

Which Mayoral Candidates Agree with You? Here’s Why We Made a Tool That Tells You

We Received 63 Questions About Ranked Choice Voting. Here Are Some Answers.

Do You Know Who’s Running for City Council in Your District?

THE CITY’s Civic Newsroom Will Use Virtual Meetings, Newsletters and Stories to Help Inform NYC Voters

Ranked Choice Voting Takes Backseat in New York City Debut

Embattled Board of Elections Counts on Quickly Finding Firm to Handle Ranked-Choice Voting

What’s Ranked-Choice Voting? Candidates Say Many New Yorkers Don’t Know

Ranked Choice Voting Could Change How NYC Elections Get Fought and Won

VOTING CHANGE: City Elections Could Become a Ranking Game of Thrones

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