Bill > A07369

This bill proposes constitutional amendments to require most municipal and judicial elections in New York to take place in even-numbered years instead of odd-numbered years. The changes would impact elections for judicial officers (such as supreme court justices, county court judges, and district attorneys), city officers, county officers, and other elected officials. Specifically, the bill mandates that all such elections will occur on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November of even-numbered years, and that the terms of these officials will now expire at the end of even-numbered years. The legislation provides flexibility for the legislature to enact laws that might allow an initial election in an odd-numbered year if the term is structured to ultimately align with the even-year election cycle. The bill also makes technical changes to how vacancies in these offices are filled, ensuring that interim appointments and subsequent elections align with the new even-year election framework. These amendments aim to standardize election timing across various municipal and judicial offices, potentially increasing voter participation by aligning these elections with general elections that typically see higher turnout.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7369