N.Y. ELN Law § 14-211
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Debates for candidates for statewide office
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§ 14-211. Debates for candidates for statewide office. The PCFB shall\npromulgate regulations to facilitate debates among participating\ncandidates who seek election to statewide office. Participating\ncandidates are required to participate in one debate before each\nelection for which the candidate receives public funds, unless the\nparticipating candidate is running unopposed. Nonparticipating\ncandidates may participate in such debates.\n
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