The New York State Assembly voted Wednesday to approve a constitutional amendment that, if passed again by the body in the next legislative session, signed off by Gov. Kathy Hochul and approved by voters, could net Democrats up to four seats in the U.S. House — just not until 2028.
Hochul has said she supports the legislative effort, writing on X this week that she was “proud to stand with the Legislature in this fight.”
“As Republicans across the country redraw maps to shield themselves from accountability, it’s more important than ever that New Yorkers have a voice in the process,” Hochul wrote. “This amendment will give New Yorkers the power to fight back against attempts by Donald Trump and his allies to rig our elections.”