New York state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) presided over a rejection of the Independent Redistricting Commission's congressional map earlier this month. AdvertisementNew York Democrats were not about to ratify a congressional map against the wishes of Jeffries, whose shot at the speakership rides on a strong showing in his home state. The votes in the New York state Assembly and Senate rejecting the commission’s map clear the way for Democrats to draw their own more favorable boundaries. Another key question for Empire State Democrats is whether and how their decisions will influence competitive Democratic primary races, including in solid blue seats. Adding Co-Op City to Bowman’s district might accomplish multiple goals for New York Democrats.

Source: Huffington Post February 27, 2024 18:03 UTC