Hon. Dianne T. Renwick, Presiding Justice
Susanna Molina Rojas, Clerk of the Court
2026 Primary Election Appeals – Dates and Briefing Schedule
The primary elections for the state and local elections in New York will be held on June 23, 2026. By order dated March 5, 2026, the Appellate Division, First Judicial Department has set Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and if necessary, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, as the date(s) to hear oral arguments on appeals related to the primary elections.
All election appeals shall be perfected by May 4, 2026, and responding briefs shall be served and filed by May 8, 2026. Election appeals are subject to mandatory e-filing in the First Department.
The time available between the trial court proceedings and the Appellate Division’s briefing schedule and election appeal calendar is very limited. Parties who want to have an election matter placed on the Court’s calendar must, immediately upon release of the Supreme Court order, contact the Clerk’s Office at 212-340-0422 for filing instructions.