New York Democrats unveil their own mid-decade redistricting scheme, targeting future elections

But the effort faces a long, arduous path forward, and it wouldn't be scheduled to go into effect for years, illustrating the limited options at Democrats' disposal as they hunt for ways to counter the GOP redistricting play in Texas. The proposal would, if it were enacted, effectively set up the prospect of a national redistricting tit-for-tat between Republicans and Democrats, with control of the House of Representatives in Washington potentially on the line. “If Texas is going to rig the system, then I think we can’t just sit back and watch it and do nothing and say we’re going to have our hands tied,” said Rep. Nanette Barragan, D-Calif., a member of Jeffries’ leadership team and the former chair of the Hispanic Caucus.

Author: Adam Edelman, Scott Wong

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