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New York Democrats are racing to redraw congressional maps before the legislative session ends, proposing to scrap mid-decade redistricting limits and let the state Legislature approve new maps with just a simple majority — a move aimed at countering GOP-led gerrymandering nationwide and ensuring fair representation ahead of the 2028 elections. The plan, which would hit the ballot as early as 2027, reignites debate over partisan control of redistricting after voters approved an Independent Commission in 2014 — and now lawmakers are pushing for a faster, more flexible approach to protect democratic fairness.

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