Newly drawn congressional maps have led some House members to quickly lay claim to certain districts, even if it means challenging fellow incumbents. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Democratic Party”
Democrats’ Hopes in New York House Races Hurt by New District Maps
By Gotham Rex on May 16, 2022
The court-drawn lines would increase competition for seats in Congress, and pit longtime Democratic incumbents against one another. Source: New York Times
Pot Sellers Ponder Going Legal
By Gotham Rex on May 12, 2022
Becoming a taxpaying, regulated business has its downsides for marijuana wholesalers that have operated illegally until now. Source: New York Times
4 Summer Election Days? New York Faces Chaos in Voting Cycle.
By Gotham Rex on May 11, 2022
Representative Tom Reed is resigning, Representative Antonio Delgado is taking a new job, and New York’s redistricting process is up in the air, muddying the election schedule. Source: New York Times
Top Democrats Want Tom Suozzi Out of Governor’s Race. He’s Still Running.
By Gotham Rex on May 11, 2022
In the New York Democratic primary, Representative Tom Suozzi is fighting Gov. Kathy Hochul for moderate voters, with a focus on fighting crime and cutting taxes. Source: New York Times
Federal Judge Dashes Democrats’ Hopes for N.Y. District Maps
By Gotham Rex on May 10, 2022
A judge in Albany allowed the state to delay the congressional primary, a move that all but ends Democrats’ hope of retaining House districts maps that had been declared unconstitutional. Source: New York Times
Brian Benjamin Won’t Be on the New York Ballot After All
By Gotham Rex on May 2, 2022
Lawmakers have passed legislation that would allow individuals who have been arrested or indicted to be removed from state ballots. Source: New York Times
Inside the Flawed Vetting Process That Led Gov. Hochul to Brian Benjamin
By Gotham Rex on April 30, 2022
An initial 63-page background check revealed two red flags in Mr. Benjamin’s past, but it failed to turn up a subpoena issued to his political campaign. Source: New York Times
How N.Y. Democrats Lost a Critical Redistricting Battle
By Gotham Rex on April 28, 2022
When an independent redistricting commission failed to reach consensus, Democratic leaders decided to make their own maps and risk a lawsuit. Source: New York Times
New York’s Top Court Voids Democrat-Drawn House Map
By Gotham Rex on April 27, 2022
The Court of Appeals said Democrats violated the State Constitution and ignored the will of the voters. The judges ordered a court-appointed expert to draw replacements. Source: New York Times
New York Democrats Make Last-Ditch Bid to Save New Congressional Maps
By Gotham Rex on April 26, 2022
The state’s highest court heard arguments on Tuesday on whether to uphold earlier rulings that voided maps drawn by Democrats as illegal gerrymanders. Source: New York Times
N.Y. House Districts Illegally Favor Democrats, Appeals Court Rules
By Gotham Rex on April 21, 2022
A divided five-judge panel found that Democrats engaged in gerrymandering in creating new district maps. The case is expected to head to New York’s highest court. Source: New York Times
With New York District Lines On Hold, Judge Blesses Possible Backup Plan
By Gotham Rex on April 8, 2022
A state appeals court judge approved the use of a special master to draw new congressional districts that could be used if the existing maps are thrown out. Source: New York Times
New York Toughens Bail Law in $220 Billion Budget Agreement
By Gotham Rex on April 7, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first budget also includes billions in child care funding, a green light for three casinos and a return of to-go drinks. Source: New York Times
How Chuck Schumer Avoided a Primary Challenge From the Left
By Gotham Rex on April 6, 2022
Despite months of speculation, no prominent progressive has so far come forward to challenge the Democratic majority leader, who has worked hard to shore up his left flank. Source: New York Times