How New Yorkers Voted On All 5 Ballot Proposals

Five ballot questions could bring major changes to New York City. Here's how voters responded on Election Day.

By Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff

Nov 3, 2026 9:40 PM EST | Updated Nov 3, 2026 11:19 PM EST

New Yorkers backed proposals affecting street safety, building permits, city contracts and public spaces, according to early results. (Isaac Jonas/Patch)

This article was last updated at 11:19 p.m. Nov. 3.

NEW YORK CITY— New York City voters approved all five ballot measures in Tuesday's general election, according to Associated Press estimates.

The AP called all five measures in favor of approval by 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, with support ranging from 61.7 percent to72.4 percent.

How Did Each Ballot Measure Perform?

Proposal 1: Streamline Public Space Approvals

AP called: Yes wins

Yes: 1,090,320 votes (63.3%)
No: 630,987 votes (36.7%)
Votes counted: 83%

Proposal 2: Reform City Contracting

AP called: Yes wins

Yes: 1,052,715 votes (61.7%)
No: 652,189 votes (38.3%)
Votes counted: 82%

The measure addresses the city's contracting process for small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Proposal 3: Speed Up Street Safety Projects

AP called: Yes wins

Yes: 1,123,934 votes (65.7%)
No: 587,859 votes (34.3%)
Votes counted: 83%

The proposal also covers office leasing and the activation of city-owned land.

Proposal 4: Simplify Building Permits

AP called: Yes wins

Yes: 1,145,597 votes (67.6%)
No: 547,897 votes (32.4%)
Votes counted: 82%

Proposal 5: Strengthen the City's Rainy Day Fund

AP called: Yes wins

Yes: 1,233,848 votes (72.4%)
No: 469,187 votes (27.6%)
Votes counted: 82%

The measure requires contributions to the city's rainy day fund, which helps maintain financial reserves for unexpectedexpenses and budget shortfalls.