#election-scheduling

#election-scheduling

Ballot Question 6 asks voters to consider moving the primary and general elections to coincide with presidential elections. Traditionally, in New York City, elections for mayor, comptroller, public advocate, borough presidents and City Council offices fall the year after a presidential election. The question is worded as follows: Move the City's primary and general election dates so that City elections are held in the same year as Federal Presidential elections, when permitted by state law.

One of the most closely watched elections this fall is New York City's mayoral race. But New York voters will also weigh in on a lesser-known proposal that could move future city elections to even-numbered years. It's part of a growing trend to consolidate election dates adding local races to the ballot during presidential and midterm elections. Proponents of the effort say it counters persistently low turnout for local elections, despite concerns about local issues and candidates getting overshadowed.