Bill > A00583

This bill amends the New York election law to establish a detailed process for county committees to designate candidates for party nominations at primary elections in counties outside of New York City. The bill introduces a weighted voting system where county committee members can vote to select candidates, with each member's vote weighted based on the number of votes their party's gubernatorial candidate received in their specific representation unit. For county-wide offices, district-specific offices, and judicial delegate positions, the county committee can make designations if their party rules allow. If a candidate receives a majority of the weighted vote, they become the party's designated candidate. Candidates who receive at least 25% of the weighted vote can also demand to be placed on the primary ballot. The bill includes specific provisions for multi-county districts and limits individuals to seeking designation for only one office in a given year. The bill also preserves the right of party members to make nominations by petition and maintains existing rules for village and town election nominations. The new provisions will apply to all New York counties except those within cities with a population of one million or more, which effectively means the bill targets counties outside of New York City.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A583