As of October 2020, there were Eight Recognized Ballot Qualifed Political Parties in New York: Democratic Party; Republican Party; Conservative Party; Green Party; Independence Party; Libertarian Party; SAM Party; and Working Families Party.
In 2020, the Legislature Changed the Party Qualifing Rules from 50,000 Votes for Governor, to 130,000 or 2% of the Vote, which ever is Higher, for President and Governor.
The 2020 Presidental Election, in New York, had 6,684,843 Total Votes, so to Qualify, a Party needs 133,697 Votes.
In 2021, the New York Qualified Parties, in Ballot Line Order are:
Democratic Party - 3,404,361
Republican Party - 2,592,986
Working Families Party - 294,271
Conservative Party - 257,775
Lost Ballot Line:
Libertarian Party - 47,919
Green Party - 23,339
Independence Party - 17,711
SAM Party - No President Candidate, so 0
NYC Wins When Everyone Can Vote! Michael H. Drucker
