States / New York / A 8970

A 8970 In Committee

Relates to timing for a candidate to decline a nomination

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Provides that a person designated as a candidate for two or more party nominations for an office to be filled at the time of a general election who is not nominated at a primary election by one or more such parties may decline a nomination not later than the last day to certify the ballot or to determine the candidates and questions that shall appear on the ballot; relates to the timing for certain candidates to decline a designation or nomination under certain circumstances.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Aug 13, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
27 · Low