New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized Texas’ mid-decade redistricting as an attempt to disenfranchise voters of color, labeling it a form of legal insurrection. She emphasized the need for New York Democrats to consider an amendment allowing redistricting in response to Texas actions. Hochul noted that maintaining the status quo would be ignoring changes in political dynamics. The Texas House Democrats in Albany expressed defiance against Texas Republicans, indicating they will not be coerced into returning. The proposed changes could allow new congressional maps to be established by 2028, aligning with the next presidential election.
Hochul slammed the Texas redistricting effort as a racist attempt to disenfranchise voters of color and hold onto congressional power.
Calling out Abbott and Republican President Donald Trump, Hochul stated redrawing districts now is 'legal insurrection', using the legal process to drag us towards authoritarianism.
New York Democrats are exploring a constitutional amendment allowing the Legislature to redraw congressional maps if another state pursues it first.
Hochul stated, 'I cannot ignore that the playing field has changed overnight...' and emphasized that 'shame on us if we ignore that fact and cling tight to the vestiges of the past.'
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