Sentences with phrase «changes in district lines»

@Carpetsmoker: I edited my question to make it more clear that I'm talking about the effected of changes in district lines since 2008.

To what extent have changes in district lines resulted in the Republicans gaining more seats?

Not exact matches

The accomplishments described were impressive — all junk food gone from the a la carte line and vending machines, sodas banned, improved federal meals — and I immediately tracked down Dana and arranged a phone call to see if these sorts of changes could be made in my own Houston district.

One change between the first and second versions of the senate lines put Gianaris back into the district he currently lives in, as opposed to that of state Sen. Jose Peralta (D - East Elmhurst).

Every 10 years, districts for state Senate, state Assembly and congressional lines are redrawn to reflect population changes recorded in the census.

His district, even with no changes, should be safer as he is an incumbent and may get the Independence Party line which his opponent had in 2010.

Voters approved a change in the state's constitution that will require the legislature to appoint a commission to redraw state Senate, Assembly and congressional district lines after the 2020 census.

The day is expected to be further complicated by brand new Assembly and Senate district lines, which have changed many voters» districts and polling places, as well as lingering doubts over the competency of the Board of Elections, which bungled the ballot count in June's Congressional race between Rep. Charlie Rangel and State Sen. Adriano Espaillat so badly that it took weeks to learn the final results.

«Nothing in the judge's decision changes the fact that power is being taken away from legislators and given back to New Yorkers,» said Dadey, who says the amendment will «ensure that no lines, no districts are drawn for political advantage anymore».

Voters approved a change in the state's constitution that will require the legislature to appoint a commission redraw Senate, Assembly and congressional district lines after the 2020 census.

«If Fidler's forced to run in the new Orthodox district or against Golden, he's got a track record to run on,» said state Sen. Diane Savino (D — Coney Island), who saw her district lines change slightly under the new plan.

President Obama carried Higgins» current district with just 55 percent of the vote in 2008 and if his lines change even slightly, it could impact his re-election chances — paticularly if he has to face off against a fellow Democrat first.

According to a source familiar with the results of these polls, Hanna's numbers improved in the Binghamton and Utica portions of the district — two areas on which his TV ad buys have specifically focused, in part because the district lines changed significantly in the court - drawn congressional map used for the fist time in the 2012 elections.

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a challenge to how legislative districts are drawn that could lead to changes to how lines are drawn in the future.

In the end, Cuomo came to a deal with Senate Republicans and Assembly Democrats that allowed the Legislature to draw district lines one more time in exchange for a constitutional amendment that will change the process the next time arounIn the end, Cuomo came to a deal with Senate Republicans and Assembly Democrats that allowed the Legislature to draw district lines one more time in exchange for a constitutional amendment that will change the process the next time arounin exchange for a constitutional amendment that will change the process the next time around.

Jamestown's plan to expand Chelsea Market would require a change to the city's zoning of the block to include it in the Special West Chelsea District, which was created to allow the construction and renovation of the High Line.

All Elected Officials regardless of their Ethnic background are suppose to represent every one in their area fairly and therefore it is not necessary to change district lines to cater to the Asian community in other districts or any other group.

«It's disappointing the people don't have as much of a choice as they think they do,» said Tabone, adding, «The [Assembly] lines look as contorted as it did before, there's only a minor change and in my case they cut me out of the district.»

Of course, Weiner, who is actively mulling a 2013 mayoral run (which would be his third), isn't in any danger (that I know of) of being redistricted out of existence or losing if his own district lines are changed.

But the third question will likely be the most contentious: Changes in New York State's process for drawing legislative district lines.

Rebuts Redistricting / Polarization Claims that despite the overwhelming success of Republicans in that state, the district lines changed very little from 2010 to 2012.

Political observers say the ability to tweak district lines is crucial to the Republicans» ability to stay in power, and they have been loath to cede any control over the process — their reform bill, which passed the Senate in March, sets in motion a constitutional change that would not take effect for a decade.

Israel decided to run in the district after Rep. Gary Ackerman's (D - Bayside) seat was eliminated due to redistricting, which shifts congressional lines in response to population changes identified in the U.S. census.

If the lines change, more voters that have a conservative voting pattern would be put in Jerry Nadler's district.....

The proposed changes — including the creation of a new Senate district in the Albany area — will be part of the once - a-decade redrawing of legislative district lines, which both houses of the Legislature will unveil Wednesday.

«What changed his mind are two things: the district lines which changed the populations of both sides and the fact that he wants to be the Jackie Robinson of the Dominicans in the Congress which is ambitious.»

Several school districts across the country are trying to change their teacher - salary structures in ways that would not only reward performance, but also allow effective teachers to reach top salary levels earlier in their careers, making teacher - compensation plans more in line with those in other occupations.

There is a very fine line between offering sufficient guidance for teachers and districts to undertake substantive change, and being prescriptive in ways that work against teacher learning, decision - making, and flexibility.

Meet the folks who are behind the strategy and on the front lines working with school districts to create lasting, positive change in school leadership.

These schools, if approved, would benefit from changes made to the charter school law in 2016 that allows students in school districts rated «C,» «D,» or «F» to cross district lines to attend a charter school.

This is where you can draw a direct line between the collective - bargaining changes Walker is seeking in his now - famous budget - adjustment bill and the budget bill introduced this week: He is trying to give school districts a new, non-traditional way to handle budget reductions.

BY LINCOLN ANDERSON As the Whitney Museum's new home is starting to rise at the High Line's southern end, with completion slated for 2015, major changes are in store for the ever - evolving Meatpacking District.