New York Lawmakers Offer Congressional Map Aiding Democrats (2)

Feb. 27, 2024, 6:57 PM UTCUpdated: Feb. 27, 2024, 10:35 PM UTC

New York Democratic legislators unveiled new congressional district lines Tuesday that could boost their party’s prospects for regaining control of the US House.

They introduced a proposed map that would imperil first-term Rep. Brandon Williams (R) while bolstering Tom Suozzi (D), who’s about to be sworn in to succeed ex-Rep. George Santos (R).

Suozzi’s special-election victory brought Democrats within four seats of a majority and magnified appetites in Albany to use the line-drawing process to increase the party’s chances in November.

The changes could lead to more litigation, as New York’s election lines have significant implications for the 2024 campaign ...

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