Bill > A08512

This bill establishes a ranked choice voting method for nonpartisan primary elections in New York. The key provisions include: 1) Authorizing the State Board of Elections to mandate all county boards of elections to conduct state, local, and federal primary elections (excluding the presidential primary) using the ranked choice voting method starting in 2023. 2) Allowing all registered voters, regardless of party affiliation, to vote in these nonpartisan primary elections. 3) Requiring the top two candidates, as determined by the ranked choice voting method, to advance to the general election. 4) Outlining the ballot design and voter education requirements to implement the ranked choice voting system.