N.Y. Election Law § 14-211: Debates for candidates for statewide office

§ 14-211. Debates for candidates for statewide office. The PCFB shall

promulgate regulations to facilitate debates among participating

candidates who seek election to statewide office. Participating

candidates are required to participate in one debate before each

election for which the candidate receives public funds, unless the

participating candidate is running unopposed. Nonparticipating

candidates may participate in such debates.