New York held special elections on November 2, 2021, deciding 2 legislative seats.
Legislature
- Assembly (150 seats): 106 D, 43 R, 1 other or vacant before the election, 0 D, 0 R after.
- Senate (63 seats): 43 D, 20 R before the election, 0 D, 0 R after.
Legislative races
Ballot measures
| Measure | Description | Result |
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| Proposal 1 | Makes changes to the redistricting process in New York | Failed (45.62% yes) |
| Proposal 2 | Creates a state constitutional right to clean air, clean water, and a healthful environment | Passed (70.12% yes) |
| Proposal 3 | Authorizes the legislature to pass a law for same-day voter registration | Failed (43.7% yes) |
| Proposal 4 | Authorizes the legislature to pass a law for no-excuse absentee voting | Failed (44.97% yes) |
| Proposal 5 | Increases the NYC Civil Court's jurisdiction from civil cases involving $25,000 to $50,000 | Passed (64.06% yes) |