New York Ordered To Redraw Congressional Map

Another state's congressional delegation may soon see a dramatic shake-up.

A mid-level New York state court handed Democrats in Albany an undeniable victory Thursday, giving them another opportunity to gerrymander the state's congressional districts. (RELATED: Supreme Court Rules On Alabama Redistricting Challenge)

The question is, will it stick?

Republicans intend to appeal the decision, which would enable Democrats to manipulate the redrawing of district lines, to New York's Court of Appeals – the state's highest court. (RELATED: Dem Mayor Keeps Doctored Photo Of Murdered Cop To Appeal To ‘Working-Class Base')

POLITICO reports:

A judicial panel said a redistricting process that would ultimately end up in the Democratic-dominated Legislature can start from scratch. This would result in new maps being drawn in time for the 2024 elections.

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Former Rep. John Faso, who has helped organize Republican efforts around redistricting in recent years, confirmed the ruling will be challenged.

“We remain confident the Court of Appeals will uphold the decision in Harkenrider v. Hochul – that the fair lines established by the District Court will be maintained and will preserve the New York Constitution's prohibition against mid-decade redistricting,” he said in a statement.

The state judiciary threw out lines Democrats drew in 2022 that would have given the party clear advantages in 22 of New York's 26 congressional seats. Then, court-drawn maps and strong Republican turnout resulted in last year's midterm elections where Democrats won only 15 of the 26 seats.

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