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New York Democrats’ Redistricting Gamble | Albany News
New York Democrats are betting big on a 2027 statewide vote to approve a constitutional amendment that would let them redraw congressional maps mid-decade—potentially adding four seats before the 2028 elections. But with no major statewide races on the ballot and historically low turnout in low-stakes elections, the plan faces steep odds. Early polls show even many Democrats oppose it, and without a galvanizing issue to drive voter turnout, the amendment’s success hinges on a massive, well-funded campaign to convince New Yorkers this change matters enough to vote—especially when Republicans…
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