NY A 8970
in committeeRelates to timing for a candidate to decline a nomination
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
Quick answers
Did NY A 8970 pass?
Not yet. NY A 8970 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
What is NY A 8970 about?
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.
Who sponsors NY A 8970?
Kalman Yeger is the primary sponsor of NY A 8970.
Description
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.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Kalman Yegerprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-08-13
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
referral-committee
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
referral-committee
Versions
- A8970Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
Official source
Attribution
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