The View from Inside: Ranked Choice Voting & Its Impact on NYC Elections
Leading voices in New York City politics discuss the transformative impact of ranked choice voting (RCV) on local elections
On Tuesday, September 9, Common Cause/NY, the NYU McSilver Institute, the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, Citizens Union, and the CUNY Graduate Center will host a timely panel discussion on Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and its impact on campaigning in New York City. Featured speakers include:
• Brad Lander, NYC Comptroller & former Mayoral candidate
• Scott Stringer, former NYC Comptroller & Mayoral candidate
• Vanessa Aronson, former City Council candidate
• Andrea Gordillo, former City Council candidate
Dr. Basil Smikle Jr., Professor of Practice and Director of the MS program in nonprofit management at Columbia University’s SPS, will moderate. Additionally, the program will open with informative remarks from:
• Susan Lerner, Executive Director, Common Cause/NY and Chair, Rank the Vote NYC
• Rose Pierre-Louis, Executive Director, NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research and Board Member, Rank the Vote NYC
• Grace Rauh, Executive Director, Citizens Union
• Steven Romalewski, Director, CUNY Mapping Service, Center for Urban Research at the CUNY Graduate Center
Why It Matters
In June, over 1 million New Yorkers ranked their choices for Mayor, City Council, and Borough President — only the second time RCV was used in a Mayoral election. RCV allows voters to rank up to five candidates in order of preference. Studies show it reduces negative campaigning, prevents the “spoiler effect,” and encourages coalition building. This year’s election results confirm its success:
• 96% of voters said the ballot was simple to complete.
• 81% understood RCV extremely or very well.
• More than 75% want to keep or expand RCV in future elections.
Event Details
Please join us at 105 East 17th Street near Union Square in Manhattan for a panel discussion exploring how RCV transforms NYC elections. Attendance is free with registration. Photo ID is required to access the venue. Doors open at 8:00 AM, and the program will begin promptly at 8:30 AM. Light refreshments will be served.
For additional information about this event, or to inform the organizers of any needed accomodations, please contact mcsilver@nyu.edu. New York University is committed to supporting an environment that provides individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in the University's programs, benefits, and services.
Leading voices in New York City politics discuss the transformative impact of ranked choice voting (RCV) on local elections
On Tuesday, September 9, Common Cause/NY, the NYU McSilver Institute, the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, Citizens Union, and the CUNY Graduate Center will host a timely panel discussion on Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and its impact on campaigning in New York City. Featured speakers include:
• Brad Lander, NYC Comptroller & former Mayoral candidate
• Scott Stringer, former NYC Comptroller & Mayoral candidate
• Vanessa Aronson, former City Council candidate
• Andrea Gordillo, former City Council candidate
Dr. Basil Smikle Jr., Professor of Practice and Director of the MS program in nonprofit management at Columbia University’s SPS, will moderate. Additionally, the program will open with informative remarks from:
• Susan Lerner, Executive Director, Common Cause/NY and Chair, Rank the Vote NYC
• Rose Pierre-Louis, Executive Director, NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research and Board Member, Rank the Vote NYC
• Grace Rauh, Executive Director, Citizens Union
• Steven Romalewski, Director, CUNY Mapping Service, Center for Urban Research at the CUNY Graduate Center
Why It Matters
In June, over 1 million New Yorkers ranked their choices for Mayor, City Council, and Borough President — only the second time RCV was used in a Mayoral election. RCV allows voters to rank up to five candidates in order of preference. Studies show it reduces negative campaigning, prevents the “spoiler effect,” and encourages coalition building. This year’s election results confirm its success:
• 96% of voters said the ballot was simple to complete.
• 81% understood RCV extremely or very well.
• More than 75% want to keep or expand RCV in future elections.
Event Details
Please join us at 105 East 17th Street near Union Square in Manhattan for a panel discussion exploring how RCV transforms NYC elections. Attendance is free with registration. Photo ID is required to access the venue. Doors open at 8:00 AM, and the program will begin promptly at 8:30 AM. Light refreshments will be served.
For additional information about this event, or to inform the organizers of any needed accomodations, please contact mcsilver@nyu.edu. New York University is committed to supporting an environment that provides individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in the University's programs, benefits, and services.