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...]
NYS Lawmakers to Take Over Redistricting Process
New York state lawmakers will take control of the state's redistricting process this year after a commission failed to reach an agreement on district boundaries for the state Senate, Assembly and U.S. House of Representatives. Senate Majority … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Votes Down Redistricting Maps
The New York State Legislature has voted down the redistricting maps sent to them by the Independent Redistricting Commission. WIVB reports the plans were submitted on January 3, and lawmakers voted on them on Monday. In the Senate, the maps … [Read more...]
NY Independent Redistricting Commission Fails to Create Bipartisan Legislative Map
The New York Independent Redistricting Commission failed to meet consensus on creating a bipartisan set of legislative maps. The 10 commissioners voted along party lines, so no set of maps reached a majority, with the vote ending in a 5-5 … [Read more...]
