Bill > S06799

This bill amends the New York State election law to prevent courts from splitting (or "bifurcating") primary elections for various party and public office positions in a given election year. Specifically, the bill prohibits judicial orders that would change the date of a primary election in a way that separates different types of offices or nominations that would normally be elected together in a single primary. The only exception to this prohibition is presidential primaries, which can still be scheduled separately. This means that state and county committee members, assembly district leaders, and candidates for public office must all be elected on the same primary election date, unless it involves a presidential primary. The bill aims to maintain the integrity and consistency of primary election scheduling, preventing potential legal maneuvers that could fragment the primary election process. The amendment will take effect immediately upon passage.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6799