New York State Court of Appeals judges heard arguments Tuesday on the issue of whether the new congressional district maps were unconstitutionally gerrymandered. NBC News reports the lawsuit brought by a group of Republican voters challenges the … [Read more...]
State Appellate Court Issues Split Decision on State Redistricting
The State Appellate Court in Rochester has issued a split decision on state redistricting, ruling Congressional districts are gerrymandered. The Gothamist reports the court made the ruling April 21st that upheld a lower court's ruling that threw … [Read more...]
CBS: NY Redistricting Lawsuit Goes to Appeals Panel April 20
CBS News reports an State Appeals Judge has declined to slow down New York's primary elections amid a battle over the state's redistricting plan, but said he would allow a lower court judge to hire an expert to draw up alternative congressional … [Read more...]
NY Appeals Judge Could Rule on Redistricting Case Friday
ABC News reports a New York appeals judge said he will “likely” rule Friday on whether to continue blocking a lower court ruling that declared the state's new congressional and legislative district maps unconstitutional. New York's electoral … [Read more...]
NYS to Appeal Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Plans
Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James both announced they intend to appeal the Stueben County Supreme Court's rejection of the state's current redistricting plans. The Associated Press reports Judge Patrick McAllister issued a … [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 Democratic Legislators Release New Congressional Redistricting Map
Democratic state legislators in New York released a congressional redistricting map Sunday that redrew House lines to give Democrats as many as three more seats. The Washington Post reports the map is expected to be voted on this week and signed … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Endorses Joe Sempolinski to Run for Seat
Congressman Tom Reed said he's endorsed Joe Sempolinski to run as the district's next representative. Sempolinski is from Elmira and is a former District director for Reed. Reed said he had a self-imposed term limit of 12 years and that he is … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County to Join Southern Tier Congressional District
BROOKLYN – Chautauqua County will have a new representative in Washington starting next year. That after three federal judges yesterday set the boundaries for New York’s 27 congressional districts, making minimal technical changes to a plan that had … [Read more...]
