Bill > A07101

This bill amends Section 6-122 of the New York election law to prohibit political candidates from being nominated by more than one party for the same public office. Specifically, the bill adds a fourth condition to the existing restrictions on candidate eligibility, which previously focused on citizenship, election eligibility, and meeting qualifications for the office. The new provision explicitly states that a candidate cannot be designated or nominated for a public office or party position if they have already accepted another party's nomination for the same position. This change aims to prevent candidates from appearing on multiple party ballot lines, a practice known as "fusion voting" or cross-party endorsement. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment, potentially changing how political parties can nominate candidates in New York state elections by ensuring that a candidate can only be nominated by one party for a specific office.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7101