In 2001, Democrats and Republicans were unable to agree
on new district maps to respond to the latest census.
We were confused too, until a brief look at Mr. Towns»
new district map revealed that his Central Brooklyn district now stretches to parts of Ozone Park and Howard Beach in Queens.
Assemblyman John McEneny, D - Albany, said the committee plans to
release new district maps for the state Senate and Assembly early next week, but hasn't penned a rough draft of the state's new congressional map.
The legislative task force on redistricting met for the first time since Republicans, who are in charge of the Senate, announced that they would be seeking an additional 63rd Senate seat in
the new district maps.
McEneny says the legislature and governor have «agreed to disagree» on the veto threat, and the Assemblyman repeated his request that Cuomo first see
the new district maps before deciding whether or not to sign the legislation.
Mr. Losquadro said when he first saw
the new district maps two weeks ago, he knew his district would have to shrink because it had more people in it than any other district in New York State.
Sen. Jon Tester, D - Mont., could face challenges from Republicans over his vote against the continuing resolution to reopen the government, and Pennsylvania might get
a new district map.
A new district map split the north Florida region currently represented by Democrat Gwen Graham.
The plan would permit lawmakers to appoint a panel, with five Democrats and five Republicans, to draw
the new district maps, beginning after the 2020 census.