Assembly bill · A8970 (2025-26)
Relates to timing for a candidate to decline a nomination
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Kalman Yeger (Assembly Member, District 41, Democratic)
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Summary
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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Amends the Election Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Election Law · New York State Assembly
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
NY Assembly
- Aug 13, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
NY Assembly
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