NY A00583

Allows county committees in counties outside New York City to designate candidates for primary elections for county-wide offices and offices within the county, if party rules permit

Requires designations to be made by weighted vote of county committee members, with voting weight based on the ratio of gubernatorial votes in each member's unit of representation to total votes in the district

Candidates receiving a majority of weighted votes become the party's designated candidate; those receiving 25% or more may demand placement on the primary ballot within seven days

Establishes a multi-county process for offices spanning multiple counties, where county committees vote separately and the state board of elections calculates weighted totals within seven days

Preserves existing methods for enrolled party members to designate candidates by petition and maintains caucus nominations for village and town elections