Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new Democrat-drawn congressional map on Wednesday. The Associated Press reports the new map gives Democrats a modest boost in a few battleground districts, helping their candidates in a heavily contested election … [Read more...]
NYS Independent Redistricting Commission Approves New Congressional Map
A new congressional map has been approved by the state's Independent Redistricting Commission. CNN reports the bipartisan commission voted 9 to 1 on Thursday on the map that will now go to the State Legislature for approval. Freshman Republican … [Read more...]
NYS Court of Appeals Orders State To Redraw Congressional Map
The New York State Court of Appeals has ordered the state to redraw its congressional map. The 4 to 3 ruling on Tuesday hands Democrats a major win in the fight for control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming 2024 election. New … [Read more...]
State Appellate Court Orders NYS Independent Redistricting Commission to Redraw Congressional Map
A State Appellate Court has sided with Democrats and ordered New York’s Independent Redistricting Commission to redraw the state’s congressional map. This gives an opportunity for Democrats to regain House seats after redistricting contributed to … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney James, Governor Hochul Support Effort to Redraw NY Congressional Lines
State Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul are supporting an effort to redraw New York's Congressional district lines. Both James and Hochul filed an amicus brief in support of the effort rather than leaving the lines drawn by … [Read more...]
New NYS Congressional Maps Approved by Judge
The new congressional maps approved by a Stueben County State Supreme Court Judge boosts Republican odds of capturing more seats in the U.S. House in November's midterm elections. Reuters reports Judge Patrick McAllister signed off on the map just … [Read more...]
Special Master Releases Draft Congressional, State Senate Maps Ahead of Friday Deadline
The court appointed, special master tasked with redrawing New York’s Congressional and state Senate district maps released a draft version of both maps Monday. City and State report the interactive version of the maps were posted online by … [Read more...]
Judge Upholds Maps for State Assembly, Leaves Door Open for Appeal
New York State of Politics reports a Steuben County State Supreme Court judge has upheld the lawmaker-drawn district maps for the state Assembly. In his ruling, Judge Patrick McAllister said the maps of state Assembly districts were also … [Read more...]
Rep. Tom Reed Announces Resignation, Effective Immediately
Congressman Tom Reed has announced his resignation, effective immediately. Reed made a statement on the House of Representatives floor Tuesday, saying, "After almost 12 years in Congress, today is my last day. It has been an honor to serve with … [Read more...]
City Republican Party Chair ‘Shocked’ Over News of Reed’s Resignation
The head of the Jamestown Republican Committee said he was "shocked" to hear the news Tom Reed was stepping down. Jamestown City Council member and City GOP chairman Brent Sheldon said it was sad and disappointing to find out Reed would be leaving … [Read more...]
