Sullivan County Surrogate's Court, New York

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The New York Surrogates' Court resides in New York. Click on the links below to learn more about the court's...

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According to statute, candidates for the supreme courts are chosen indirectly through delegates. Voters elect convention delegates in the primary election, and the delegates choose the supreme court candidates who will be on the general election ballot.[2][3]

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