Election Law § 6-153 · Article 6. Designation and Nomination of Candidates
Certificate of candidacy by write-in candidates for president and vice president
Text — Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 6-153. Certificate of candidacy by write-in candidates for president and vice president. 1. Any person who wishes to be a write-in candidate for president of the United States shall, not later than the third Tuesday before the general election, file a certificate of candidacy with the state board of elections.
2. Such certificate shall be signed by such candidate and shall contain the following:
(a) The name and address of the candidate for president.
(b) The name and address of a candidate for vice president of the United States, if any, and a certificate of acceptance signed by such candidate.
(c) The names and addresses of the candidates for electors pledged to such candidate for president, together with a certificate of acceptance and pledge of support signed by each such candidate for elector.
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