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What Voters Should Know About 2023 Elections in NYC
Have a question for THE CITY about elections, voting and local campaigns? Let us know at ask@thecity.nyc with the subject line “Election” — or by texting “Election” to (718) 215-9011. Hearing from you makes our reporting better! With no federal or statewide races, 2023 is an off-year for politics — except in New York City. Here, […]
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Voting in Other Languages: Registration Hindered By Lack of Translation
New York City allows voters to use voter registration forms written in 15 languages — but they can only be filled out in English. A state law passed to expand translation for voters has not yet been rolled out in the five boroughs.
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Participatory Budgeting in NYC Is Happening Right Now. Here’s How to Make Your Voice Heard.
The period for residents to vote on which projects their local City Council member will fund runs through April 2.
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How Does Ranked Choice Voting Work in New York City?
The voting method is used in primaries for municipal offices only, not in state or federal races or general elections.
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What Voters Should Know About 2023 Elections in NYC
What’s on the ballot, when are the key deadlines, and can non-citizens vote this year? Here’s everything you need to know.
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INTERACTIVE: What Is Lee Zeldin’s Path to Victory?
Kathy Hochul has held a consistent lead in the polls, but a combination of voter persuasion and lopsided turnout could produce a surprise GOP win. Use our interactive tool to see how that could happen.
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Public Spending on 2021 NYC Elections Blew Away Previous Records
Taxpayer funds given out in the primaries and general last year were nearly 10 times what they were in 2017, the last citywide election, and about three times what they were in 2013.
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Turnout in NYC’s Primary Was Tragically Low — Again. Here are 6 Experts’ Ideas on How to Fix That.
From same-day registration to nonpartisan primaries to switching election dates, NYC has options to create change. Does it have the will?
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Dan Goldman Wins Democratic Primary in NY-10, Rep. Jerrold Nadler Defeats Rep. Carolyn Maloney
With thousands of absentee ballots yet to be counted, around 1,300 votes separated Goldman and Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou, who refused to concede until every vote is counted.