Allows candidates for multiple party nominations to decline a nomination if not selected in the primary.

New York A08970 amends the election law to allow 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 to decline a nomination if not selected in the primary. The candidate must decline the nomination by the last day to certify the ballot or to determine the candidates and questions that shall appear on the ballot. This change relates to the timing for certain candidates to decline a designation or nomination under specific circumstances.

Allows candidates for multiple party nominations to decline a nomination if not selected in the primary.

New York A08970 amends the election law to allow 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 to decline a nomination if not selected in the primary. The candidate must decline the nomination by the last day to certify the ballot or to determine the candidates and questions that shall appear on the ballot. This change relates to the timing for certain candidates to decline a designation or nomination under specific circumstances.