In the forthcoming new York General Election, voters will cast their ballots on various contests and referendums, spanning a wide spectrum of offices, including seats in the New York City Council, the state Supreme Court, as well as mayoral and county executive positions throughout the state. Notably, elections for federal and statewide offices are scheduled for the following year.
One distinctive race has already reached its conclusion. In the election for District 9 of the New York City Council, Yusef Salaam, an advocate for criminal justice reform, stands unopposed. Salaam is renowned for being one of the five individuals who were convicted, and subsequently exonerated, in the infamous “Central Park Jogger” rape case. He secured victory in the June 27 primary, prevailing over two other contenders. Salaam is set to assume the role previously held by Kristin Richardson Jordan, who chose not to seek re-election. Typically, council terms span four years, but due to an unusual provision in the city charter, the City Council terms for the years 2021 and 2023 are limited to two years. The regular four-year terms will resume in 2025.
Additionally, the race for district attorney in Queens will be decided at the ballot box.
Beyond New York City, voters in several municipalities, including Glen Cove, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Rome, Utica, and Yonkers, will elect their mayors. In Erie, Monroe, Oneida, Onondaga, and Suffolk counties, voters will select their county executives.
On the statewide level, two ballot measures await the voters on Election Day. Proposal 1 aims to eliminate the debt limit imposed on small city school districts by the state Constitution, while Proposal 2 seeks to extend an exemption from the debt limit for sewage projects.
Here’s a glimpse of what to anticipate:
Election Day
The polls will close at 9 p.m. EST.
New York General Election
What’s Included in the Ballot?
The Associated Press will provide coverage for a total of 59 contests across the state. These include 37 New York City Council races, a single local district attorney’s race, six mayoral contests, five county executive positions, eight Supreme Court seats, and two statewide ballot initiatives.
Eligible Voters
Only registered voters in the specific jurisdictions hosting elections may participate. The deadline for voter registration was October 28, with registrations sent by mail required to be postmarked by October 23. New York does not permit same-day voter registration.
Decision Procedures
The Associated Press refrains from making projections and will only declare a victor when it’s clear that there is no conceivable scenario for trailing candidates to bridge the gap. In instances where a race remains undecided, the AP will continue to cover noteworthy developments, such as candidates’ concessions or claims of victory. In such cases, it will be explicitly stated that a winner has not yet been declared, along with an explanation of why.
Local elections in smaller jurisdictions during off-years may witness relatively low turnout. In a competitive race, the margin between the leading and runner-up candidates might be quite narrow. This can slow down the process of declaring a winner, as a small number of uncounted absentee, provisional, or other ballots could play a pivotal role in determining the outcome.
In New York, any race with over one million votes will trigger an automatic recount if the margin of victory is under 5,000 votes. For smaller races, the automatic recount will be set in motion if the margin of victory is either 0.5 percent or less or up to 20 votes.
The AP may announce a victor in a contest eligible for a recount if it is apparent that the lead is insurmountable by a recount or legal challenge.
Turnout and Early Voting
As of Wednesday, New York had over 13 million registered voters. Among them, 49 percent are Democrats, 22 percent are Republicans, and 24 percent do not affiliate with any political party. In the 2022 general election, voter turnout was 45 percent of registered voters.
By the same date, more than 190,000 people across the state had cast their votes. In the 2022 general election, 26 percent of voters statewide cast their ballots before Election Day.
Typical Duration of Vote Tallying
In the 2022 general election, the Associated Press initially reported results at 9:01 p.m.Eastern Standard Time, a mere minute after the polling stations closed.” The tabulation of election night results concluded at 2:50 a.m. EST, with approximately 96 percent of total votes tallied. New York General Election New York General Election New York General Election New York General Election New York General Election New York General Election
Good information love it