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...]
WSKG: Community Groups Travel to Steuben County to Give Input on Redistricting
WSKG reports more than two dozen people from around New York state gathered at the Steuben County Courthouse Friday to provide input to the independent expert redrawing the state’s congressional and state Senate districts. A number of different … [Read more...]
NY State of Politics: Federal Judge Blocks Democrats Bid to Hold Congressional Primaries in June
New York State of Politics reports a federal judge has denied a bid backed by congressional Democrats to preserve the lines drawn by state lawmakers earlier this year for U.S. House districts in New York for a June 28 primary. Judge Lewis Kaplan … [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...]