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...]
Lawsuits to Invalidate State Assembly District Maps Being Filed
One lawsuit filed Sunday night and another that is planned to be filed today call on state courts to invalidate the new State Assembly district maps. The New York Post reports New York Young Republican Club President Gavin Wax filed an emergency … [Read more...]
NYS Court of Appeals Rules Congressional Maps Unconstitutional
The New York State Court of Appeals has ruled the state's new congressional map is unconstitutional. It also invalidated the new State Senate map. Reuters reports the ruling is seen as a blow to Democrats' chances of maintaining a majority in the … [Read more...]
No Delay in Congressional, State Elections As Redistricting Lawsuit Heard in Court
A Stueben County Supreme Court Judge will not delay elections as a lawsuit over the state's redistricting process moves through courts. New York Daily News reports Judge Patrick McAllister said he will not make a ruling on whether to strike down … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation for New Congressional, Legislative Districts
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the legislation creating new Congressional and Legislative districts in New York. However, legal challenges are already being filed in court. New York State of Politics reports the suit filed in state Supreme … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Passes Congressional Redistricting Map
The State Senate and Assembly passed the New York State Congressional redistricting map on Wednesday. Wednesday’s vote comes after the Independent Redistricting Commission, comprised of five Democrats and five Republicans, failed to present one … [Read more...]
