New York Democrats introduce redistricting measure that could add four House seats in 2028

New York State Assembly Advances Redistricting Amendment

The New York State Assembly passed a constitutional amendment to change redistricting for 2028, but it still requires another vote next year and public approval. Kena Betancur/APThe New York State Assembly voted Wednesday to approve a constitutional amendment that, if passed again by the body in the next legislative session, signed off by Gov. Kathy Hochul and approved by voters, could net Democrats up to four seats in the U.S. House — just not …

NY Democrats take first steps toward aggressive 2028 redistricting plan

New York Democrats are wading into the national redistricting wars — just don’t expect a victory before this year’s midterm elections.

New York Democrats Push Redistricting Plan Ahead of 2028 Elections

ALBANY, New York — New York Democrats have introduced a constitutional amendment that would significantly change the state’s redistricting process, potentially reshaping congressional district boundaries before the 2028 elections. The proposal would remove existing constitutional restrictions that prohibit drawing legislative and congressional maps to favor political parties. It would also allow lawmakers to approve new district maps through a s…

Dems push to change NYS constitution in map-drawing power grab to eliminate GOP seats

Official language of the proposed amendment released late Monday would make it easier for Democrats, who’ve controlled both houses for much of the last decade, to ram through rigged new congressional district lines meant to favor their candidates by cordoning out certain voters.

State leaders stand ready for a redistricting rumble

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie struck up a defiant tone when questioned about an aggressive new constitutional amendment that would enable state lawmakers to engage in mid-decade and partisan redistricting. He wasn’t alone. Legislators introduced a fresh amendment overnight Monday after weeks of anticipation that would change the state constitution and enable New York to engage in the redistricting fights roiling the nation ahead of the next cens…

N.Y. Dems Push Constitutional Amendment for New House Maps in '28

Intensifying a growing national battle over redistricting and control of the U.S. House of Representatives, New York Democrats unveiled a proposed constitutional amendment Monday that could clear the way for a significant redraw of the state's congressional map ahead of the 2028 elections.