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New York Governor Signs Bill Cutting Signatures by 50% for 2021 Only

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Richard Winger

On March 29, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed A4686. For 2021 only, it cuts the number of signatures for independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, by 50%.

There are no statewide offices up in New York in 2021. The biggest offices up in 2021 are the three citywide New York city offices, including Mayor. Those petitions drop from 7,500 to 3,750 signatures. Thanks to Joe Burns for this news.

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New York Governor Signs Bill Cutting Signatures by 50% for 2021 Only — 4 Comments

Andy on March 30, 2021 at 10:42 am said:

How about doing something about that horrible bill that got passed in New York for minor parties and independent candidates?
Richard Winger on March 30, 2021 at 10:48 am said:

It’s in court.
Quincy on March 30, 2021 at 11:54 am said:

Didn’t the court already rule to allow it, or is there more than one case?
Brandon Lyon on March 30, 2021 at 2:58 pm said:

There is more than one case, currently there’s a joint Libertarian/Green case working its way through the court