S 7401 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to county committee designations of candidates for certain offices

This bill changes how political parties select candidates for county-wide offices in most counties. Instead of voters choosing nominees through primary elections, county committees must designate candidates using a weighted voting system based on past gubernatorial election results. It applies only to counties not located within cities of over one million people. Candidates receiving 25% or more of the weighted vote can demand placement on the primary ballot.
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Introduced Apr 15, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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