New York lawmakers begin push to redraw congressional lines in 2028
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Updated · POLITICO · May 8
New York lawmakers begin push to redraw congressional lines in 2028
12 articles · Updated · POLITICO · May 8
The proposed constitutional amendment could shift New York's US House delegation from 19-7 Democratic to 22-4 or 23-3, but leaders say they will avoid dismantling minority-opportunity districts.
Democratic officials including Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Mike Gianaris said protecting Black, Hispanic and Asian communities will constrain mapmaking, despite a recent Supreme Court decision giving states wider latitude.
Advocates warn aggressive redistricting could trigger backlash before a planned 2027 referendum, especially if districts held by Hakeem Jeffries, Yvette Clarke, Gregory Meeks or Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are weakened.
How will New York’s redistricting plan affect historic communities in Brooklyn and Queens under the new legal landscape?
Can New York’s state constitution shield minority voters from gerrymandering now that federal protections have been weakened?