New York Judge Rules Congressional District Unconstitutionally Drawn: Commission Ordered to Redraw Map Before 2026 Midterms
A recent ruling by a New York judge declared that Rep. Nicole Malliotakis’s congressional district was unconstitutionally drawn and mandated the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission to create a new map before the 2026 midterms. Acting New York State Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Pearlman, appointed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, instructed the commission to present a revised map by Feb. 6. This decision marks a significant victory for Democrats following a lawsuit filed by several New York voters in October, alleging that the 11th Congressional District disenfranchised Black and Latino voters within the district. The situation is still developing.