Bill > A04339

This bill proposes a significant change to how the governor and lieutenant-governor are elected in the state by introducing a county representation voting system. Under the new system, each county would be assigned two base county representation votes, with additional votes distributed based on population using the Huntington-Hill method, totaling 414 additional votes. Candidates would be elected by winning the highest number of county representation votes cast jointly for governor and lieutenant-governor. If no candidate receives a majority of county representation votes, the candidate with the most votes would still be elected. This method differs from the current system by creating a new voting framework that gives counties a more proportional role in selecting state executives, potentially changing how candidates campaign and how election outcomes are determined. The proposed constitutional amendment would require referral to the next legislative session after the upcoming general election and must be published for three months prior to that election.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4339