NY S07819

Establishes a 40-50 day timeline for special elections to fill state senate and assembly vacancies, with authority to consolidate multiple vacancies on the same election date if proclamation issued at least 30 days in advance.

Shortens filing deadlines for candidate nominations, acceptances, and independent petitions for expedited special elections to 7-13 days after proclamation (compared to 10-16 days for standard special elections).

Reduces timeline for state board of elections to certify candidates to 24 days before expedited special elections and requires county boards to determine candidates 24 days prior.

Accelerates party committee authorization certificates to file within 9 days of proclamation and allows challenge objections to be filed within one day of certificate submission.

Adjusts military ballot mailing deadline to 23 days before expedited special elections and early voting designation deadline to 30 days before such elections.