Jimmy Veilkind

Democrats who control New York's government say they're responding to new maps adopted in Republican-controlled states like Texas.

New York lawmakers approved an amendment that allows for mid-decade redistricting.

State Senator Mike Gineris is a Democrat from Queens who sponsors the amendment, which would also repeal the state's prohibition on gerrymandering.

Republicans like Assemblymember Joe Sempelinski oppose the amendment.

The amendment must be approved again by lawmakers in 2027 and would go to the ballot later that year.

For NPR News, I'm Jimmy Veilkind in Albany.

Democrats who control New York's government say they're responding to new maps adopted in Republican-controlled states like Texas.

New York lawmakers approved an amendment that allows for mid-decade redistricting.

State Senator Mike Gianaris is a Democrat from Queens who sponsors the amendment, which would also repeal the state's prohibition on gerrymandering.

Republicans like Assemblymember Joe Sempelinski oppose the amendment.

The amendment must be approved again by lawmakers in 2027 and would go to the ballot later that year.

For NPR News, I'm Jimmy Veilkind in Albany.