Bill > A00479

This bill establishes a ranked choice voting method for nonpartisan primary elections in New York. The key provisions include: 1) The state board of elections is authorized 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 2025. 2) All registered voters, regardless of political party affiliation, can vote in these primary elections. 3) Candidates from any party can run in these primaries, and the top two candidates as determined by the ranked choice voting method will advance to the general election. 4) The ballot design will allow voters to rank candidates by preference, and the state board of elections will conduct a voter education campaign on the new system.