Bill > S01102

This bill amends the New York State election law by eliminating an existing provision that previously allowed judicial candidates to automatically run as a candidate in another party's primary election. Specifically, the bill removes the language that exempted judicial office candidates from the standard party nomination rules. Under the proposed change, judicial candidates will no longer have a special status that permits them to cross party lines automatically during primary elections. This means judicial candidates will need to follow the same party nomination procedures as candidates for other offices, potentially making it more challenging for them to appear on primary ballots outside their original party registration. The modification aims to standardize the election process for judicial candidates and restrict their ability to easily switch party primary affiliations. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1102