August 8, 2025
By Jana DeCamilla
Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement with her ‘Hochulmander the hypocrite’ ad:
Meet Hochul the Hypocrite regarding Redistricting. New York was ground zero for illegal gerrymandering led by Kathy Hochul the last two election cycles. Not only is the New York State Constitution crystal clear on redistricting, but importantly NY voters have overwhelming spoken on this issue at the ballot box. New Yorkers have defeated Hypocrite Hochul not once but TWICE on this. And we will defeat this unconstitutional illegal power grab from the Worst Governor in America once again to deliver fair district lines for the people of New York.
Monday, A handful of the protesting lawmakers were welcomed to New York’s Capitol by Governor Kathy Hochul (D), who is openly backing their stand, calling it a necessary act of political courage.
A redistricting showdown in Texas is now spilling into New York State and other states, with a group of Texas Democrats fleeing to Albany in an effort to block what they call a dangerous and partisan power grab.
More than 50 Texas Democratic lawmakers walked out of the legislative session in Austin this week, effectively denying a quorum needed to pass a controversial mid-decade congressional redistricting plan.
The proposed map, backed by President Donald Trump and Texas GOP leaders, could flip as many as five U.S. House seats in favor of Republicans, giving them an advantage in the 2026 midterm elections.
-Read the story in CBS 6 Albany HERE.
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