NY A08178

Removes party line designations from ballots for all elections except presidential and gubernatorial races, requiring each candidate's name to appear only once per office.

Maintains party line designations exclusively for presidential and gubernatorial elections, where candidates can appear multiple times if nominated by multiple parties or independent bodies.

Requires candidate names to be listed in descending order by party vote totals from the last election for that office, with party/independent body designations printed above, below, or to the right of candidate names in less prominent type.

Applies proportional representation rules for cross-endorsed candidates in county committee elections, ensuring each nominating party receives the same proportion regardless of which line the candidate appears on.

Takes effect one year after enactment for all elections occurring on or after that date.