New York must redraw congressional map before midterms, judge rules

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Sam Levine in New YorkJanuary 22, 2026 at 12:17 AM

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A New York state judge ruled that the state's congressional map must be redrawn before the upcoming midterm elections. The ruling centers on New York's 11th congressional district, represented by Republican Nicole Malliotakis, which includes Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn. The lawsuit alleged the district's current boundaries diminished the influence of Black and Latino voters, violating the state constitution. Judge Jeffrey Pearlman agreed, ordering the redistricting commission to create a new map by February 6th. The state legislature has final approval of the new map. This decision presents an opportunity for Democrats to potentially gain another House seat amid ongoing redistricting battles across the country.

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Missouri 40% Ohio 40% North Carolina 40% Texas 50% Brooklyn 50% Staten Island 60% Nicole Malliotakis 70% United States House 70% Republican Party (GOP) ×370% Jeffrey Pearlman ×280% Democrats ×380% New York ×690%

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