New York Democrats push constitutional change to seize redistricting power for 2028 maps

New York Democrats introduced a proposed state constitutional amendment that would let lawmakers redraw congressional districts for the 2028 elections, remove anti-gerrymandering and incumbency-favoring limits, and empower the Legislature to override the Independent Redistricting Commission if it fails to produce a map. The amendment would require two successive legislative approvals and a voter referendum, with the earliest ballot opportunity in 2027, prompting partisan backlash from Republicans who call it a power grab.