New York, Democrats and congressional maps
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Legislators must pass for a second time a proposal overhauling the state's redistricting process to put it on the November 2027 ballot.
New York State Democrats have proposed a constitutional amendment that would give the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission the power to redraw congressional voting districts in the
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) — New York lawmakers are weighing proposals to redraw congressional maps in a move that could help Democrats in future U.S. House races. State lawmakers are expected to introduce new laws to redraw the current congressional voting maps.
New York’s primary election will take place on June 23. A state appeals court sided with the Democrats in the dispute, clearing the way for the commission to redraw the district. Separately, the court is considering a high-profile case involving Louisiana’s congressional map.