That change was decided on Tuesday, when New Yorkers overwhelmingly approved a ballot proposal that will transform how primary and special elections are held in the five boroughs.

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Here are some more results from Election Day:

Ballot proposals pass

Four other city ballot proposals passed . The new initiatives will expand civilian oversight of the Police Department, earmark budgets for the offices of public advocate and borough president, expand a lobbying ban for public servants who enter the private sector, and lengthen the review time for certain land-use applications.

To get all five proposals on one ballot, the questions were printed in a tiny, seven-point font. Some advocacy groups said that was problematic.

Democrats sweep in New York City

Democrats, who hold about a six-to-one advantage over Republicans among voters in the city, had an easy election night.