How NY Democrats STARTED the nationwide gerrymandering race
The New York Democrats, led by Governor Kathy Hochul, have been accused of manipulating redistricting efforts to diminish Republican representation in the state. Despite voter rejection of proposed election reforms, the Democrats proceeded to sideline the Independent Redistricting Commission to draw favorable maps. This ongoing gerrymandering effort has faced legal challenges, but Democrats continue to push for changes ahead of the 2028 elections.
- ▪Governor Kathy Hochul signed efforts to sideline the state Constitution for redistricting.
- ▪Democrats attempted to bypass the Independent Redistricting Commission, which voters established in 2014.
- ▪Republicans successfully challenged the Democrats' redistricting efforts in court, leading to a fair map being drawn.
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Opinion editorial How NY Democrats STARTED the nationwide gerrymandering race By Post Editorial Board Published May 23, 2026, 10:47 a.m. ET New York Governor Kathy Hochul conveniently ignored how she's signed on to multiple efforts to sideline the state Constitution to redistrict the GOP into near-oblivion, writes the Post Editorial Board. Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Democrats nationwide have spent months insisting their outrageous gerrymanders from California to Virginia were simply a response to Republicans’ move in Texas, with New York’s Gov.
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