Bill > S08604

This bill amends the New York State election law to move the presidential primary election date from the first Tuesday in February to the first Tuesday in March, which is commonly known as Super Tuesday. Currently, New York holds two primary elections: a main primary in June and a separate presidential primary. The bill removes the term "spring primary" from the existing law and specifies that the presidential primary will now be held on the first Tuesday in March. This change will align New York's presidential primary with the date when many other states hold their primaries, potentially increasing the state's influence in the presidential nomination process. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and will apply to future presidential election cycles, allowing political parties to select delegates to their national conventions on this new date.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8604