GOP Rep Mike Lawler accuses New York Democrats of redistricting hypocrisy

The redistricting battle is heating up in New York, as House GOP lawmaker Rep. Mike Lawler accuses Democratic leaders of hypocrisy in their response to redistricting efforts in red states like Texas.

Lawler, who won a district that President Donald Trump lost in 2024, has been vocal in his opposition to redistricting efforts across the U.S. He criticized Democratic leaders like Gov. Kathy Hochul, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for decrying redistricting in Texas while New York did mid-decade redistricting last year.

New York’s bipartisan redistricting commission approved a new map in early 2024 that affected three congressional seats, two of which flipped from red to blue in the last election. Lawler pointed out that Democrats in New York redrew maps to pick up seats and accused them of hypocrisy in criticizing Texas for doing the same.

Lawler warned that the hyperpartisan nature of congressional seats is concerning and called for more competitive races to ensure representation of a broader swath of voters. He plans to introduce a bill to ban partisan gerrymandering nationwide and implement other reforms, including term limits for members of Congress.

In response to Lawler’s criticism, a spokesperson for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) accused him of bending the knee to Donald Trump and criticized Texas Republicans for redrawing their map to gain seats.

The redistricting battle is not limited to Texas and New York, as California leaders are also pushing for new maps to give Democrats an advantage. With states on both sides considering similar moves, the fight for fair representation is far from over.

Efforts to reach spokespeople for Jeffries, Schumer, and Hochul for comment were unsuccessful at the time of writing.

Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, covering the House of Representatives. Follow her on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com. the perspective of a young adult navigating the challenges of starting a new job during a pandemic.

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