Bill > A07152

This bill modifies the New York State Election Law to change how candidates for village offices are nominated when a village has chosen to hold its elections on the same day as the general election. Specifically, the bill amends Section 15-108 of the election law to stipulate that for villages that have opted to conduct elections on the general election day (as permitted under Section 15-104), the designation and nomination of candidates will now follow the standard procedures outlined in Sections 6-100 through 6-108 of the election law. This means that instead of using village-specific nomination processes, these villages will now use the same candidate nomination methods used for other electoral contests, which typically involve primary elections, caucuses, or petition-based nominations. The change aims to standardize the candidate selection process for villages that align their election dates with the general election, potentially making the process more consistent and accessible for voters and candidates alike. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7152