The Democratic-controlled New York State Legislature passed a new congressional map Wednesday after rejecting another, less favorable proposal.
Both chambers rejected the New York Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) proposal plan It was the only day that gave Democrats a chance to boost their approval ratings in November.State Democratic Party's Slightly Modified New plan,In other words headed to Perhaps sending it to Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk for signature would push two districts further to the left, leaving the rest largely untouched.
“This is a fairer map for the people of New York state,” said Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York. Said The New York Times reported this ahead of the vote. “It will be in their hands to decide what their parliamentary representation will look like after the November elections.” (Related: New York Democrats shoot down compromised Congressional map for friendlier borders)
According to the New York Times, the new map will make it harder for rookie Republican Rep. Brandon Williams to retain his seat in November, while making it easier for incoming Rep. Tom Suozzi to secure a full term. It is said that it will become.
“New York voters are tired of open borders, rising crime, and the hardships that affect their daily lives,” Savannah Vier, spokeswoman for the National Republican Congressional Committee, said in a statement. “Voters know that only Republicans can offer impactful solutions to the problems they face, and that's why we will win in November,” she said.
Here's how we plan to evaluate the new NY map if or when it's approved. https://t.co/bF1sVTmXTh
NY-4/NY-22 Toss-up to Leans D (NY-4 has nothing to do with redistricting). NY-3 leans from D to probably D
It's not “official” yet, but this is what we're planning https://t.co/rNIB27rGw8
— Kyle Kondik (@kkondik) February 28, 2024
According to the NYT, Republicans believed the map would become more politically gerrymandered because the Democratic-controlled state Legislature created the plan. Republicans previously sued over the 2022 map drawn by Democrats, but one of the key figures in the previous legal battle told the outlet that he saw no reason to challenge the new proposal.
Former Republican Congressman John Faso told the New York Times: “There are small changes here and there, but none of them are significant changes from a political standpoint.”
The New York Court of Appeals threw out the 2022 map for partisan gerrymandering and directed the special master to propose a new plan that would allow for multiple Republican pickups in the midterm elections. The high court in mid-December authorized the state Legislature to draw a new map for 2024 and directed the IRC to propose a plan by Wednesday.
The map submitted by IRC on February 15th Had made While it will be easier for Republican Rep. Mark Molinaro and Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan to retain their seats, it will be harder for Williams to be re-elected.
Other states, including North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana and Florida, have or may have new boundaries for 2024 elections.
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