NY election officials say primary deadlines remain as redistricting case appealed
The State Board of Elections said that election-related deadlines ahead of the June primary will remain in place pending the appeal.
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The State Board of Elections said that election-related deadlines ahead of the June primary will remain in place pending the appeal.
A judge has ordered New York’s Democrat-controlled Legislature to redraw the state’s congressional and legislative districts.
The Steuben County judge gave state officials until April 11 to submit new maps. Primary elections are June 28, and candidates are campaigning in new districts.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders moved quickly to appeal a trial court judge's ruling that declared the state's new congressional and legislative district maps unconstitutional. Judge Patrick McAllister threw New York's primary season in turmoil Thursday by ruling the districts were illegally gerrymandered to benefit Democrats.
By Joseph Ax