Political parties Government of New York City

state election law defines structure of political parties. requires each party have state committee , allows them organize county committees. county committees composed of @ least 2 members elected each election district (containing maximum of 950–1150 registered voters). law allows election of assembly district leaders. political parties county executive committees typically select candidates local offices, ratified full county committees. many small parties not have county committees , designate candidates @ state level. political parties judicial nominating conventions select candidate new york supreme court justices. candidates citywide offices of mayor, comptroller , public advocate designated jointly 5 county executive committees of each party. in cases, insurgents party members can challenge party-designated candidates petitioning primary election.