Bill > A05513

This bill modifies New York's election law by adding an exemption to automatic full manual recounts for party position elections that occur during primary elections. Currently, certain election outcomes trigger mandatory full manual recounts, but this legislation specifically excludes party position elections from that requirement. In practical terms, this means that when candidates are running for internal party leadership roles during a primary election, these races will not automatically receive a full manual recount if the initial vote count is close. The change suggests a desire to streamline the recount process for these specific types of elections, potentially reducing administrative burden and election-related expenses. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, and it amends subdivision 4 of section 9-208 of the election law by adding a new paragraph that specifically carves out this exemption for party position primary elections.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5513