New Draft Maps for the Assembly
Last Thursday, the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission presented its new draft map of New York State’s Assembly districts. The 10-member commission reached a consensus and unanimously passed the draft, signaling another round of public hearings to collect feedback. The hearings will begin next month.
Democrats Poised to Retain Supermajorities
The Democrats are on the brink of retaining their supermajorities in both the State Assembly and Senate, despite Republicans flipping several seats and coming closer to victory in the gubernatorial race than they have in decades.
Holding onto a supermajority of two-thirds of each chamber enables lawmakers to override gubernatorial veto’s and provides the legislature with greater power and negotiations.
NYS Gubernatorial Candidates Seek to Boost Voter Turnout
With less than a week until election day, Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Rep. Lee Zeldin are focused on motivating their respective bases to “get out the vote.”
NY Gubernatorial Debate: 10/25 at 7pm EST
Governor Kathy Hochul (D) v. Congressman Lee Zeldin (R)
New Siena Poll: Hochul – 54% Zeldin – 37%
With just six weeks until Election Day, a new poll shows Governor Kathy Hochul widening her lead over Republican challenger Congressman Lee Zeldin. Governor Hochul holds a 17-point lead over Zeldin, 54-37%, up slightly from 53-39% in August.