Presidential election: New York lawmakers move to make state a player on Super Tuesday | amNewYork

"For the past several cycles, despite our population's size, economic and cultural importance, and deep diversity, New York's role in picking our nation's presidential nominees has been relegated to the sidelines by a primary date that arrives too late to matter, said Skoufis, whose district is based in Orange County in the northern suburbs. With this bill, our votes will count."

"Skoufis told amNewYork on Thursday that the timing of the bill two years ahead of the next presidential election is deliberate, as the national parties are now setting the rules and framework for the 2028 presidential calendar. New York needs a statutory change in Albany to align with those decisions. The national parties are putting together the rules and the framework now for the 2028 presidential calendar, he said, adding that the legislature needs to act this session so New York can be in sync with the DNC and the national parties."

State Senator James Skoufis and Bronx Assemblymember Landon Dais plan legislation to permanently move New York's presidential primary to Super Tuesday to boost the state's influence in selecting nominees. The shift is intended to draw major campaign investments and national media attention, forcing presidential contenders to meet New York voters and address local issues during the primary season rather than treating the state primarily as a fundraising stop. New York's late primary date has marginalized its role despite its population, economic and cultural importance. The sponsors say a statutory change in Albany is needed this session to align with national party calendars for 2028.

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