NY A08512

Authorizes the state board of elections to mandate all county boards use ranked choice voting for state, local, and federal primary elections (excluding presidential primaries) beginning in 2023

Allows voters to rank candidates by preference on a single ballot, with the candidate receiving the fewest first-choice votes eliminated each round until two candidates remain to advance to the general election

Permits all registered voters to vote regardless of party affiliation, and allows candidates of any registered party to appear on the same primary ballot with party affiliation clearly designated

Requires ballots to allow ranking of up to five candidates by number preference, with sample ballots and voter education materials provided by the state board of elections

Applies only when more than two candidates are nominated or designated for an office, and takes effect January 1, 2023