Decreases the number of signatures for independent nominating petitions to 15,000 for statewide candidates and 50,000 votes to maintain party ballot.
This bill amends the election law to reduce the number of signatures required for independent nominating petitions for statewide candidates to 15,000. It also lowers the number of votes needed to maintain party ballot status to 50,000. The petition period is adjusted to 12 weeks, occurring between May and August. These changes aim to streamline the process for independent candidates and political parties in New York.
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