New York 2025 ballot measures
On November 4, 2025, voters in New York decided on one statewide ballot measure, Proposal 1, which was approved.
On the ballot
- See also: 2025 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal 1 | Athletics; Parks and conservation | Authorize the state to use up to 323 acres of forest preserve land at the Mount Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex |
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1,999,703 (52%) |
1,850,582 (48%) |
Potential measures
- See also: Potential 2025 ballot measures
Ballotpedia is not tracking potential measures in the state.
Getting measures on the ballot
Citizens
In New York, citizens do not have the power to initiate statewide initiatives or referendums. As of 2023, voters of New York had never voted on a ballot measure to authorize a statewide initiative and referendum process.
Legislature
The New York State Legislature can refer statewide ballot measures, in the form of constitutional amendments and bond issues, to the ballot in odd-numbered years and even-numbered years.
New York requires a simple majority vote (50%+1) in each legislative chamber during two successive legislative sessions with a state legislative election in between for constitutional amendments. That amounts to a minimum of 76 votes in the New York State Assembly and 32 votes in the New York State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
Section 11 of Article VII of the New York Constitution requires that certain bond issues go before voters for approval or rejection. New York requires a simple majority vote in each legislative chamber and the governor's signature for bond issues to be referred to the ballot.
Historical facts
- See also: List of New York ballot measures
In New York, a total of 60 ballot measures appeared on statewide ballots between 1985 and 2024. Forty-four (44) ballot measures were approved, and 17 ballot measures were defeated.
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Local ballot measures
- See also: New York 2025 local ballot measures
Click here to read more about 2025 local ballot measures in New York.
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