Prop 1 wasn't the only measure New York City voters had to tackle. They approved a number of others that were backed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

In addition to highly anticipated federal and state races, New York voters will be asked to weigh in on one statewide ballot measure on Election Day. At the ballot box, New York voters will decide whether to update the state’s Constitution to address discrimination based on ethnicity,

Candidates weren’t the only thing on the ballot this November. New York City voters also had the opportunity to weigh in on six ballot proposals, including one state constitutional amendment, known as Proposal 1.

While New York is typically considered a solidly blue state, much attention is being paid to it in 2024 since a "red wave" swept over Long Island in 2022​, helping Republicans take control of the House.

Paul Ryan, Executive Director of the NYC Campaign Finance Board joins CBS New York to discuss the six ballot proposals New York City voters must decide on Election Day.

Polls closed at 9 p.m. in New York, and results have begun rolling in for the state’s six U.S. House races that could determine control of Congress, as well as a closely watched statewide abortion-rights referendum and five city-level measures.