Breaking down New York City’s ranked choice voting system

NYC voters should use their power

Election season is in full swing in New York City. Candidates are running ads, campaign posters are outside of every bodega, and once again, your phone is buzzing with texts asking you to donate, making you wonder: how did they get my number? Early voting for the primary is already here, and the future of New York is on the ballot in 2025, from City Hall down to your local City Council member. Voters have the chance to make your voice heard on i…

How ranked choice voting works: A guide ahead of New York City's primary

When New Yorkers fill out ballots in Tuesday’s mayoral primary, they’ll be able to choose more than just one candidate.

Ranked-Choice Voting in NYC Primary May Help Progressives Defeat Billionaire-Backed Cuomo’s Mayoral Bid

We look at how ranked-choice voting works and what it could mean for New Yorkers heading to the polls in the primaries for local elections this Tuesday, with early voting already underway.

THE CITY Election Coverage 2025

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Breaking down New York City’s ranked choice voting system

New York City Democrats will choose their nominee for mayor in next week’s primary election. The city uses ranked choice voting, allowing voters to select up to five candidates in order of preference. This year’s Democratic primary will have 11…

Ride to vote: Lime offers free e-scooter trips during June primary – QNS

Jun. 19, 2025 By Athena Dawson Queens voters can ride to the polls for free this June, thanks to Lime’s “Lime to the Polls” initiative. Lime—one of three e-scooter companies participating in the eastern Queens e-scooter share program—is expanding its civic engagement campaign to help residents get to and from polling places during early voting and on Primary Day. From Saturday, June 14, through Sunday, June 22, Lime is offering riders two free s…