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New Yorkers Challenge District Map, Claim Vote Dilution

10/27/2025

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On October 27, 2025, four New Yorkers filed a lawsuit challenging the 11th District map, represented by U.S. Representative Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.).
The suit claims the map dilutes Black and Latino votes in New York's constitution.
The suit seeks to exploit a loophole that allows changes via a judge's order.
Malliotakis labeled the suit partisan.
Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman said he would run against her if district lines change.

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Story summary

On October 27, 2025, four New Yorkers filed a lawsuit challenging the 11th District map, represented by U.S. Representative Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.).
The suit claims the map dilutes Black and Latino votes in New York's constitution.
The suit seeks to exploit a loophole that allows changes via a judge's order.
Malliotakis labeled the suit partisan.
Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman said he would run against her if district lines change.