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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 17
Election
ARTICLE 6
Designation and Nomination of Candidates
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Primary; New York City, run-off
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SECTION 6-160
Primaries
Election (ELN) CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE 6
§ 6-160. Primaries. 1. If more candidates are designated for the
nomination of a party for an office to be filled by the voters of the
entire state than there are vacancies, the nomination or nominations of
the party shall be made at the primary election at which other
candidates for public office are nominated and the candidate or
candidates receiving the most votes shall be the nominees of the party.

2. All persons designated for uncontested offices or positions at a
primary election shall be deemed nominated or elected thereto, as the
case may be, without balloting.