New York Democrats push sweeping redistricting amendment amid nationwide clash
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New York Democrats have finalized a state constitutional amendment to liberalize redistricting, potentially shifting up to four Republican-held House seats and fueling a national fight over district drawing. The plan would remove mid-decade change limits, let the Legislature approve maps with a simple majority, and permit maps drawn to benefit a party while preserving an independent commission; a referendum in November 2027 would decide changes before the 2028 elections.
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