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New York Democrats introduce redistricting measure that could add four House seats in 2028
The measure would let lawmakers pass maps by simple majority and remove anti-gerrymandering limits, setting up a potential 2028 redraw.
New York Democrats introduced a constitutional amendment on Monday to modify state redistricting rules, removing prohibitions against lines favoring political parties and allowing maps to pass by simple legislative majority.
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris cited national Republican redistricting efforts and Supreme Court rulings that gutted the Voting Rights Act, arguing Democrats must counter maneuvers by President Donald Trump and his allies.
U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, a Rockland County Republican, accused Democrats of hypocrisy, stating, "They don't care one iota about the integrity of our elections when it doesn't serve their purpose."
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul supports the proposal, stating it "will give New Yorkers the power to fight back." The amendment requires two legislative approvals before reaching voters in a 2027 referendum.