New York Democrats advance redistricting ballot measure, tee up second vote
New York Democrats advanced a redistricting ballot measure on Wednesday to make it easier for Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional lines — putting the state a step closer to creating a more favorable House map ahead of 2028.
New York lawmakers passed a state constitutional amendment that keeps the state’s independent redistricting commission in place while revising the map-drawing process to give state lawmakers more influence in redrawing congressional lines.
The state currently requires the independent redistricting commission to submit a House map for consideration, subject to the state Legislature’s approval. If the map is not approved, the commission is required to redraw the maps again for lawmakers to consider.
The new ballot measure changes the process, allowing state lawmakers to introduce new congressional lines if the redistricting commission’s initial attempt is rejected.
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