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Supreme Court Upholds NYC's Only Republican District Amid Controversy

3/3/2026

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The U.S. Supreme Court on March 2, 2026, upheld New York City's only Republican-held congressional district represented by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis.
The court blocked a lower court order to redraw the district, deemed unfair to Black and Latino voters.
Justice Samuel Alito described the lower court's ruling as "unadorned racial discrimination."
Candidate filing in New York closes on April 6, 2026.

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Story summary

The U.S. Supreme Court on March 2, 2026, upheld New York City's only Republican-held congressional district represented by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis.
The court blocked a lower court order to redraw the district, deemed unfair to Black and Latino voters.
Justice Samuel Alito described the lower court's ruling as "unadorned racial discrimination."
Candidate filing in New York closes on April 6, 2026.