Bill > A06243

This bill requires the state board of elections to create and distribute comprehensive voter guides and election notifications through multiple channels. Under the new law, candidates will be required to submit biographical information and answers to issue-based questions at least six weeks before an election, which the state board of elections will then compile into a voting guide. This guide will be emailed to registered voters with available email addresses and mailed physically to at least one household member per registered voter household, distributed at least three weeks before the election. Additionally, the bill mandates that the state board of elections send two physical postcards to each household with a registered voter, with specific timing requirements (first mailing 10-15 days before the election, second mailing 5-7 days before the election). The legislation also requires all major television and radio stations to broadcast election notifications at least four times daily during the ten days preceding primary and general elections, with each notification airing at least three hours apart. The bill aims to improve voter engagement and awareness by ensuring comprehensive, timely election information is widely distributed through multiple communication channels.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6243