Lawmakers Propose Redistricting Amendment in New York

New proposal to redistricting in New York

ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - There's a new proposal to make an amendment to the New York State constitution when it comes to redistricting. Redistricting is typically done every 10 years and is based on population data from the U.S. Census. Texas is now looking to change its congressional map before next year's mid-term elections. The reason???? Jeff Wice, Adjunct Professor, NY Law School says, "to redraw the Texas Congressional district map to he…

New proposal could allow earlier redistricting in New York

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---There is a new proposal to make an amendment to the New York State Constitution when it comes to redistricting.  Redistricting is typically done every 10 years and is based on population data from the U.S. Census. Texas is now looking to change its Congressional map before next year’s midterm elections. Jeff Wice, Adjunct Professor, New York Law School, shared the reason. "To redraw the Texas Congressional district map to…

Lawmakers propose redistricting amendment in New York

You’d be forgiven if you thought the redistricting issue was behind us until the new decade.

New York Democrats Plot Texas-Inspired Redistricting Changes—But They Wouldn't Go Into Effect in Time for 2026 Midterms

As Texas Republicans gear up to redraw congressional maps and potentially lock in a larger House majority ahead of 2026, Democrats in New York are scrambling to catch up—by proposing a change to the state's redistricting process that would not go into effect until after the midterm elections.The post New York Democrats Plot Texas-Inspired Redistricting Changes—But They Wouldn't Go Into Effect in Time for 2026 Midterms appeared first on .