Election scheduling rules
When should local and special elections be held? 17 bills.
- Open now
- 4
- Became law
- 0
The bills in New York
Can still move 4
- Can still moveRequires elections and terms of certain officials occur on even-numbered years except in the city of New YorkPassed both chambers
- Can still moveRequires village elections on the same date as general elections take place on even numbered yearsIn committee
- Can still moveRelates to deadlines for filing nominating petitions for small city school board electionsPassed both chambers
- Can still moveRequires fire district elections occur on the same day as school board elections and be run by the county board of elections; repealerIn committee
Grouped by AI from the bills closest to Elections, by the policy questions they address; showing those in New York. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of October 31, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.
Other fights over Elections
Election administration control
Who manages elections and what safeguards prevent interference?
16 bills
Voter information access
How are voters notified about candidates, dates, and redistricting?
15 bills · 7 became law
Ballot counting rules
When do mailed ballots count and how are votes tabulated?
13 bills
Voter eligibility standards
What proof of identity or citizenship is required to register and vote?
11 bills
Election funding sources
Should public funds or private donations finance elections and campaigns?
7 bills