New York Democrats take first steps toward an aggressive 2028 redistricting plan
Summary
New York Democrats have started a plan to change how voting district lines are drawn for the 2028 elections. They want to change the state constitution to make it easier for them to control redistricting and remove rules that stop political bias in drawing district lines.Key Facts
- New York Democrats introduced a proposal to change redistricting rules for the 2028 elections.
- The plan would allow them to have more control over drawing congressional district lines.
- Current rules require a constitutional amendment, which takes two years and voter approval.
- The proposal seeks to remove the ban on partisan gerrymandering, meaning districts could favor a political party.
- This change follows a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakening part of the Voting Rights Act.
- The amendment keeps the independent redistricting commission but speeds up deadlines and allows legislative majority to pass maps.
- If approved by the legislature twice and then by voters in 2027, new district lines could be drawn for 2028.
- Republicans oppose the plan, saying it would corrupt the redistricting process to benefit Democrats.
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