Statement on New York Redistricting and Gerrymandering
The recent court ruling declaring New York’s 11th Congressional District unconstitutional highlights a problem that goes far beyond any single district or political party: gerrymandering undermines trust in our elections.
District lines should never be drawn to protect politicians or predetermine outcomes. They should reflect real communities, respect geographic continuity, and give voters a fair chance to choose their representatives—not the other way around.
While this ruling is an important corrective step, it should also serve as a reminder that “independent” processes are only meaningful if they are transparent, accountable, and insulated from partisan pressure. Fair maps are not a Democratic issue or a Republican issue—they are a democracy issue.
New Yorkers deserve congressional districts that are constitutional, competitive, and honest. Anything less weakens confidence in government and fuels the belief that elections are rigged before the first vote is cast.
Real reform means drawing maps that serve voters, not power
The recent court ruling declaring New York’s 11th Congressional District unconstitutional highlights a problem that goes far beyond any single district or political party: gerrymandering undermines trust in our elections.
District lines should never be drawn to protect politicians or predetermine outcomes. They should reflect real communities, respect geographic continuity, and give voters a fair chance to choose their representatives—not the other way around.
While this ruling is an important corrective step, it should also serve as a reminder that “independent” processes are only meaningful if they are transparent, accountable, and insulated from partisan pressure. Fair maps are not a Democratic issue or a Republican issue—they are a democracy issue.
New Yorkers deserve congressional districts that are constitutional, competitive, and honest. Anything less weakens confidence in government and fuels the belief that elections are rigged before the first vote is cast.
Real reform means drawing maps that serve voters, not power
Statement on New York Redistricting and Gerrymandering
The recent court ruling declaring New York’s 11th Congressional District unconstitutional highlights a problem that goes far beyond any single district or political party: gerrymandering undermines trust in our elections.
District lines should never be drawn to protect politicians or predetermine outcomes. They should reflect real communities, respect geographic continuity, and give voters a fair chance to choose their representatives—not the other way around.
While this ruling is an important corrective step, it should also serve as a reminder that “independent” processes are only meaningful if they are transparent, accountable, and insulated from partisan pressure. Fair maps are not a Democratic issue or a Republican issue—they are a democracy issue.
New Yorkers deserve congressional districts that are constitutional, competitive, and honest. Anything less weakens confidence in government and fuels the belief that elections are rigged before the first vote is cast.
Real reform means drawing maps that serve voters, not power
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