Mr. Maloney, who leads the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, upset some Democrats by opting to run in a district currently represented by a Black congressman. Source: New York Times
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Judge Approves N.Y. House Map, Cementing Chaos for Democrats
The new district lines, approved late Friday night, will create pickup opportunities for Republicans and force Democratic incumbents to run against each other. Source: New York Times
De Blasio Will Run for Congress in Newly Drawn District
Bill de Blasio, the ex-mayor of New York City, said on Friday that he would run for the House of Representatives in a new district that includes parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan. Source: New York Times
Jeffries Fights New York District Maps: ‘Enough to Make Jim Crow Blush’
Hakeem Jeffries hopes to pressure New York’s court-appointed special master to change congressional maps that split historically Black communities. Source: New York Times
In Buffalo, Biden Denounces ‘Domestic Terrorism’
The president acknowledged that it would be difficult to persuade Congress to act on restricting guns. Source: New York Times
Fearing ‘Extinction-Level Event,’ N.Y. Democrats Turn Against Each Other
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
Democrats’ Hopes in New York House Races Hurt by New District Maps
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
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.
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
National Democrats Make Last-Gasp Push to Keep N.Y. District Maps
Democrats are seeking to reinstate congressional district maps that were declared unconstitutional last week by New York’s highest court. Source: New York Times
How N.Y. Democrats Lost a Critical Redistricting Battle
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
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
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
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
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