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Relates to timing for a candidate to decline a nomination

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

NY A 8970 · A · 2025-2026

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In committee
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1
Latest action
Jan 7, 2026

What it does

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.

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  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 7, 2026

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