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politics1 month ago•4 min saved

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.

via Gothamist|

#gerrymandering #independent-redistricting-commission #new-york

politics4 months ago•2 min saved

Colorado activists seek ballot to temporarily redraw maps for 2028–30, then restore independence

A Colorado group, Coloradans for a Level Playing Field, is pursuing a ballot initiative to temporarily bypass the state’s independent redistricting commission and redraw the congressional map to seven Democratic-leaning districts and one Republican-leaning district for 2028 and 2030, with a plan to reinstate the commission after the 2030 census; they must gather roughly 125,000 signatures to qualify.

via NBC News|

#colorado #democratic-leaning #elections

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"New York's Proposed Congressional Map: Impact on Close Elections and Democratic Advantage"

New York's Independent Redistricting Commission has approved new congressional district lines, making minor changes that could impact swing districts and the balance of power in the House. The maps provide a boost to Democrats in some swing districts, with modest changes benefiting both Democratic and Republican incumbents. The bipartisan vote marks a historic moment for the commission, which faced challenges in its first year of existence. The new lines are set to be voted on by the Democratic-dominated Legislature and face decent, but not guaranteed, odds of passage.

via POLITICO|

#bipartisan-vote #congressional-delegation #independent-redistricting-commission

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Democrats Gain Advantage in Redrawing New York's House Districts

New York's top court has ordered the state's Independent Redistricting Commission to create new congressional maps ahead of the 2024 election cycle, following a 4-3 ruling. The commission failed to reach a consensus before the 2022 election, allowing the Democrat-controlled legislature to draw the map. However, the Court of Appeals struck down the map and appointed a "special master" to redraw the lines, resulting in Republicans winning five out of six competitive House races. With this latest ruling, the court is ordering the commission to take another shot at redistricting, aiming to remedy the constitutional deficiency in the process.

via Fox News|

#court-of-appeals #democrats #independent-redistricting-commission

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

New York Court of Appeals Mandates Redrawing Congressional Districts

The New York Court of Appeals has ruled that the Independent Redistricting Commission must redraw the state's congressional district lines, potentially impacting the 2024 elections and control of the U.S. House of Representatives. The court found that the commission failed to fulfill its constitutional duty and can reconvene to submit new maps to the state Legislature for approval. This decision, seen as a win for Democrats, could have long-lasting ramifications for New York and the country. The current lines, drawn by a special master, were criticized for being gerrymandered to benefit Democrats.

via Spectrum News|

#2024-elections #congressional-lines #independent-redistricting-commission

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

NY AG and Lt. Gov. call for redrawn congressional district maps.

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul filed an amicus brief challenging the current congressional map drawn by a court-appointed special master last year, arguing that the 10-member Independent Redistricting Commission has significant time to generate new maps and follow the process outlined in the state Constitution to create congressional maps going forward. The bipartisan commission is tasked with creating new state Assembly, Senate and U.S. congressional district lines once each decade following the U.S. census. The Legislature rejected the commission's maps following the 2020 census.

via Spectrum News|

#congressional-district-maps #independent-redistricting-commission #kathy-hochul