NY A07439

Removes party designation lines from ballots for all elections except presidential and gubernatorial races, requiring candidates' names to appear only once per office.

Maintains party lines and multiple appearances for the same candidate in presidential and gubernatorial elections to allow for cross-endorsements by multiple parties.

Modifies ballot formatting requirements to remove references to party-based rows or columns for non-presidential/gubernatorial elections while preserving party affiliation information above or below each candidate's name.

Updates provisions regarding candidate nomination procedures and ballot ordering to reflect the elimination of party lines for state senator, member of assembly, and other local offices.

Takes effect one year after enactment and applies to all elections held on or after the effective date.