Voters in New York City will decide on five ballot measures on Nov. 3, 2026. All five measures are charter amendments and were placed on the ballot by the city’s Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE).
In May 2026, Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) created COGE to review the New York City charter, with a focus on “improving efficiency, modernizing city government and ensuring government keeps pace with New Yorkers’ needs.” On July 23, COGE unanimously approved its final report and five proposed charter amendments for the citywide ballot.
Here’s a closer look at the five measures:
