Bill > S07401

This bill creates a new section in New York election law (§ 6-127) that establishes detailed procedures for party committee designations of candidates in counties outside of cities with populations over one million. The bill allows county committees to designate candidates for county-wide offices, district-specific offices, and judicial delegate positions through a weighted voting system where committee members' votes are proportional to the number of votes their party's gubernatorial candidate received in their representation unit. Candidates can be designated through a vote held 21 days before petition signing, with the person receiving a majority of the weighted vote becoming the party's nominee. Additionally, candidates who receive at least 25% of the weighted vote can request to be placed on the primary ballot. The bill limits candidates to seeking designation for only one office per year and preserves the right of party members to still make nominations by petition. The law does not apply to village and town elections where nominees are chosen by caucus, and it will take effect on the first day of January following its passage. This legislation aims to provide a more structured and standardized approach to party candidate nominations in smaller counties across New York State.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7401