Albany County Proposal 1 is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in New York.
What it does
Replace the elected office of County Coroner with the appointed office of County Medical Examiner
On your ballot
Replacing Coroners with Medical Examiners
An Albany County Charter amendment repealing the elected office of County Coroner(s) and replacing it with the appointed office of County Medical Examiner. Establishes required credentialing for County Medical Examiners. A "Yes" vote repeals the elected office of Coroner and replaces it with the appointed office of Medical Examiner. A "No" vote maintains the elected office of Coroner.
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports amending the Albany County Charter to replace the office of County Coroner with the office of County Medical Examiner, and making the office a position appointed by the County Executive.
