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New York’s Democratic Party-controlled legislature advanced a proposal that would significantly weaken New York’s current independent redistricting system and give the legislature much more control over drawing political maps.

New York, United States

Who
New York’s Democratic Party-controlled legislature, New York voters
What
New York’s Democratic Party-controlled legislature advanced a proposal that would significantly weaken New York’s current independent redistricting system and give the legislature much more control over drawing political maps.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:19 GMT · 2h 13m ago
Where
New York, United States ·
Why
The proposal could clear the way for mid-decade congressional redistricting before the 2028 election, leading to more seats for Democrats.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This move by New York could escalate partisan gerrymandering in the US by allowing the legislature greater control over political maps, potentially influencing election outcomes and undermining the independent redistricting commission established in 2014.

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