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NY A08970
Bill
Status
Introduced
8/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kalman Yeger
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AI Summary
- Extends the deadline for candidates seeking multiple party nominations who lose a primary to decline remaining nominations from ten days after the primary to the last day to certify the ballot
- Allows candidates designated for nomination, party position, or nominated for office to decline until the last day to certify the ballot or determine candidates and questions for the ballot
- Amends Election Law section 6-146 subdivisions 6 and 7 regarding the timing of declining nominations
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that a person designated as a candidate for two or more party nominations for an office to be filled at the time of a general election who is not nominated at a primary election by one or more such parties may decline a nomination not later than the last day to certify the ballot or to determine the candidates and questions that shall appear on the ballot; relates to the timing for certain candidates to decline a designation or nomination under certain circumstances.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Election Law8/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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