High severityActiveJun 1, 2026
Mid-decade redistricting amendment
Hochul backs an amendment letting the Legislature bypass the Independent Redistricting Commission; Siena polling shows bipartisan voter opposition.
Both sides, sourced
The case on each side
Defenders argue
Hochul frames it as countering Trump-allied gerrymandering elsewhere.
Critics argue
Critics and a majority of polled voters say it strips anti-gerrymander protections for partisan gain.
Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Nonpartisan accountability