Overview

• The New York state legislature, controlled by Democrats, voted down a bipartisan proposal for congressional maps, opting to create their own versions.
• This decision could give Democrats an advantage in key 2024 election battles, as control of the US House of Representatives is at stake.
• Conservative activist Ron Lauder has vowed to bankroll a lawsuit to block the Democrats' attempt to redraw the maps in their favor.
• Government watchdog groups and some Republicans have criticized the move as an attempt to undermine the democratic process and engage in gerrymandering.
• The rejection of the bipartisan maps could lead to delayed primary elections and a high-stakes legal battle between Democrats and Republicans.