Bill > A05058

This bill modifies the New York State Election Law to consolidate the presidential primary election with the state primary election, which traditionally occurs on the fourth Tuesday in June. Currently, there was a separate "spring primary" held in February for presidential delegates, but this bill eliminates that separate February primary and moves the presidential primary to the same date as the state primary in June. The change means political parties will now select their presidential delegates at the same time as they choose candidates for other state and local offices, potentially simplifying the election process and reducing the number of separate election days. The bill removes the term "spring primary" and adjusts the language to indicate that the presidential primary will now be held on the fourth Tuesday in June, aligning it with the existing state primary schedule. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5058