NY S00281

Candidates seeking nomination or election to public office may file sworn statements with their local board of elections at least six weeks before elections, containing biographical information and answers to state board-drafted issue questions.

State board of elections must mail and email voting guides containing candidate biographies and responses to all registered voters in each household at least three weeks before elections, with distribution potentially delegated to local boards at state expense.

State board of elections must maintain a publicly accessible website with all voter guide information.

State board of elections must mail and email postcards to at least one registered voter per household twice before each election: first mailing 10-15 days before the election and second mailing 5-7 days before the election.

All major television and radio stations using public airwaves or doing business in the state must notify their audience at least four times daily between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. for ten consecutive days before each primary and general election, with each notification at least three hours apart.