New York City's primary election is taking place, concluding on June 24, where registered party members can select candidates for various positions including mayor and City Council. This year also marks the implementation of ranked choice voting, a method approved by voters in 2019, allowing individuals to rank up to five candidates. If no candidate receives a majority of votes initially, the process continues in rounds, eliminating the least favored candidates until one achieves over 50%. The first results will not be revealed until July 1, 2023.
In 2019, New Yorkers voted overwhelmingly to adopt ranked choice voting, with 73.6% support. This gives voters more choice and encourages a diverse candidate pool.
The primary election lets voters in New York City select candidates for mayor, City Council, borough president, city comptroller, public advocate, and district attorneys.
With ranked choice voting, voters can rank up to five candidates according to their preference, ensuring that votes count even if a first-choice candidate is eliminated.
Initial results of the ranked-choice voting process won't be revealed until July 1, as confirmed by BOE spokesperson Vincent Ignizio.
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