Bill > A00560

This bill establishes a ranked choice voting method for presidential elections in New York State beginning in 2028, whereby voters can rank candidates in order of preference instead of choosing just one. Under this system, if no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest first-choice votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed to voters' next-ranked candidates. This process continues through multiple rounds until a candidate achieves a majority. The bill requires the state board of elections to update ballots to allow voters to rank candidates, provide clear instructions on how to rank choices, and conduct a voter education campaign to help people understand the new voting method. The ballot will allow voters to rank multiple candidates, with a write-in option, and voters can choose to rank just one candidate if they prefer. The bill also specifies procedures for handling ballots with skipped numbers or duplicate rankings, and provides rules for resolving ties between candidates. This approach aims to give voters more choice and ensure a winner with broader support, while maintaining the existing election law framework.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A560