N.Y. Election Law § 8-308: Voting; voting write-in

§ 8-308. Voting; voting write-in. 1. Ballots voted for any person

whose name does not appear on the ballot as a nominated or designated

candidate for public office or party position are referred to in this

article as write-in ballots.

2. Any write-in vote for a candidate whether or not such candidate's

name is on the ballot for that contest shall be counted for such

candidate unless such write-in vote creates an invalid overvote in the

contest.

3. A write-in ballot must be cast in its appropriate place on the

ballot, or it shall be void and not counted.

4. A write-in ballot cast in a party primary for a candidate not

enrolled in such party shall be void and not counted.

5. A write-in ballot may also be cast by the use of a name stamp. The

use of name stickers, labels or pasters is prohibited.