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The 2008 New York State Legislature primary election took place on September 9, 2008, [1] and the general election was held on November 4, 2008. [2] [3] All 150 members of the New York State Assembly [4] and all 62 seats of the New York State Senate [5] were up for election. Members of the Assembly and the State Senate serve two-year terms.
The New York State Board of Elections is a bipartisan agency of the New York state government within the New York State Executive Department responsible for enforcement and administration of election-related laws. [1] [2] It also regulates campaign finance disclosure and limitations through its "fair campaign code". [1] [3]
An election commission is a body charged with overseeing the implementation of electioneering process of any country. The formal names of election commissions vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and may be styled an electoral commission, [1] a central [2] or state election commission, [3] or an election board, [4] an electoral council [5] or an electoral court. [6]
The New York State Assembly Legislative session is a cycle that takes place from the first month of the year up until a budget has been published by both houses. According to the New York State Legislative Calendar, session convenes January 9th throughout June 19th. [12]
Pages in category "2008 New York (state) elections" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
Despite the imbalance in registration, New York voters have shown a willingness to elect relatively centrist Republicans to local offices, though not in the presidential election. New York is near unique among the states in that it allows electoral fusion (cross-endorsement). [1] As a result, New York ballots tend to list many political parties.
The Board of Elections in the City of New York, as provided under Election Law § 3-200, is responsible for conducting elections, including primary, special and general elections; handling voter registration and the maintenance of voter records; handling candidate petitions, documents, and campaign finance disclosures; and conducting voter outreach and education.
New York Federalist Party (2011) Federalist Party (1791-1824) Freedom Party (1994-1998) Freedom Party (2010-present) Marijuana Reform Party (1998–2002) Natural Law Party (1992–2004) New Party (1992–1998) New York Pirate Party; Reform Party of New York State (2009–2014) New York State Right to Life Party; Rent Is Too Damn High Party