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What Will New York’s New Map Show Us?

January 4, 2026

In the recent elections, New Yorkers voted on Proposal 5, which proposes a new map for the city. Despite being one of the least noticed initiatives on the ballot, it received majority approval, reflecting a tendency among voters to support measures simply for their presence on the ballot, rather than fully understanding their implications.

Credit: ByAdam GopnikJanuary 4, 2026

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Proposal 5 was included in the November ballot alongside the election of Zohran Mamdani as mayor.
It was one of the least noticed initiatives among voters.
Majority approval was likely due to voters' typical support for ballot proposals.
The approval reflects a common voting behavior in New York City.

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What Will New York’s New Map Show Us?

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What Will New York’s New Map Show Us?

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