Elections in New York
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Unlike in most states, New York
electoral law permits electoral fusion
. As a result, New York ballots tend to list a large number of political parties. The endorsement of major party candidates by smaller parties can be important since smaller parties often use this ballot feature to offer a candidate an additional line on the ballot.
After the 2010 elections, these parties with ballot access were joined by a sixth party, the Green Party
.
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
electoral law permits electoral fusion
Electoral fusion
Electoral fusion is an arrangement where two or more political parties on a ballot list the same candidate, pooling the votes for that candidate...
. As a result, New York ballots tend to list a large number of political parties. The endorsement of major party candidates by smaller parties can be important since smaller parties often use this ballot feature to offer a candidate an additional line on the ballot.
Qualified parties
Parties that received at least 50,000 votes in the last New York gubernatorial election qualify for automatic statewide ballot status. This also determines the order on the ballot. There are a number of minor parties in New York State which do not qualify for ballot status.After the 2010 elections, these parties with ballot access were joined by a sixth party, the Green Party
Green Party of New York
The Green Party of New York is a ballot-qualified political party in New York, which was founded in 1992. It is a part of the national Green Party movement...
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Election law in New York
New York law states that only individuals enrolled in a particular party can vote in that party's primaries. The enrollment of a voter can be changed from one party to another. However, enrollment changes do not take effect until after the subsequent general election.Statewide elections
- New York gubernatorial elections
- New York state electionsNew York state electionsThis is a general overview of the New York state elections.The first state election was held in June 1777, and the Governor and Lieutenant Governor were the only statewide elected officials. Besides them, the Assemblymen were elected in the counties, and the State Senators in the senatorial...
- New York Attorney General elections
- New York Comptroller electionsNew York Comptroller electionsThe Elections for New York State Comptroller are held every four years. The next one scheduled election will take place November 2010. The current New York State Comptroller is Thomas DiNapoli.-2002:...
Local elections
- New York City mayoral elections
- Government and politics of the BronxGovernment and politics of the BronxThe Borough of the Bronx in New York City and The County of Bronx in New York State govern the same people and the same land — between the Borough of Manhattan to the south and the County of Westchester to the north...
Elected officials
- New York State Legislature
- New York State AssemblyNew York State AssemblyThe New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
- New York State SenateNew York State SenateThe New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms. There are no limits on the number of terms one may serve...
- List of Governors of New York
- Lieutenant Governor of New YorkLieutenant Governor of New YorkThe Lieutenant Governor of New York is a constitutional office in the executive branch of the government of New York State. It is the second highest ranking official in state government. The lieutenant governor is elected on a ticket with the governor for a four year term...
- New York State ComptrollerNew York State ComptrollerThe New York State Comptroller is a state cabinet officer of the U.S. state of New York. The duties of the comptroller include auditing government operations and operating the state's retirement system.-History:...
- New York State Attorney GeneralNew York State Attorney GeneralThe New York State Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of New York. The office has been in existence in some form since 1626, under the Dutch colonial government of New York.The current Attorney General is Eric Schneiderman...
- Majority Leader of the New York State SenateMajority Leader of the New York State SenateThe Majority Leader of the New York State Senate is elected by the majority of the members of the New York State Senate. The position usually coincides with the title of Temporary President of the State Senate, who presides over the session of the State Senate if the Lieutenant Governor of New York...
Topical articles
- Political party strength in New YorkPolitical Party Strength in New YorkThe following table indicates the party of elected officials in the U.S. state of New York:*Governor*Lieutenant Governor*Secretary of State*Attorney General*State Comptroller*TreasurerThe table also indicates the historical party composition in the:...
- Politics of New YorkPolitics of New YorkThe Politics of New York State tend to be more liberal than in most of the United States, with in recent decades a solid majority of Democratic voters, concentrated in New York City and some of its suburbs, and in the cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany...
- Electoral reform in New YorkElectoral reform in New YorkElectoral reform in New York refers to efforts to change the voting and election laws in New York State.-Alternate voting systems:In 1936, voters in New York City adopted the single transferable vote method of proportional representation. In the election immediately preceding STV's adoption, the...
- Characteristics of New York City mayoral electionsCharacteristics of New York City mayoral electionsThe elections of the Mayor of New York City involve a combination of factors that are not seen together elsewhere.New York City is the largest city in the United States, with a population greater than that of many states. Its mayoral elections, accordingly, attract great attention.Special...
External links
- New York Board of Elections
- Election Statistics (by state within year) at the Office of the Clerk