Dem Governor Threatens to Break Constitution in Illegal Redistricting Move to Stop Dem Bleeding: GOP
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York said she might push for the state to redraw its congressional map years ahead of schedule to offset potential gains by Republicans in Texas, despite such an action being illegal.
Redistricting, which typically occurs every 10 years, sees states redraw their congressional lines based on population trends. Both parties usually employ a process known as "gerrymandering," meaning they draw the districts in a specific way to gain more seats.
Texas announced it was thinking about redrawing its lines early, which could net them up to five more seats in the House. This sparked outrage from Democrats, resulting in Hochul's threat.
There is no federal or state law prohibiting Texas from redrawing their lines early. Yet some state constitutions mandate that the process can only be done in line with the census every decade. New York is one of those states.
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