On June 2, 2026, New York Democrats introduced a redistricting measure aimed at potentially adding four House seats to the party's congressional delegation by 2028. This follows a previous unsuccessful attempt to redraw voting districts earlier in the year. The new proposal seeks to implement a single constitutional amendment that would eliminate restrictions on mid-decade redistricting and permit changes to be approved by a simple majority vote.
New York Democrats propose redistricting measure potentially adding four House seats in 2028
New York Democrats have proposed a redistricting measure that could increase their congressional representation by four seats in 2028. This proposal aims to allow mid-decade redistricting through a constitutional amendment and a simple majority vote.
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New York Democrats introduce redistricting measure that could add four House seats in 2028
New York Democrats propose redistricting measure potentially adding four House seats in 2028