Some lawmakers were concerned because the board's maps drew a number of incumbent lawmakers together in the same district. (ballotpedia.org)
They did not take into account the residences of incumbent lawmakers, and their proposal drew praise from government watchdog groups for its compact, common - sense districts. (nytimes.com)
The campaigns of Espaillat and State Sen. Bill Perkins, the two other incumbent lawmakers who are part of the crowded field vying to replace outgoing Rep. Charlie Rangel, have raised an aggregate $ 37,856 so far. (politico.com)