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New York's New Redistricting Process Ramps Up

Rep. Tonko, a Democrat, spoke Tuesday in Albany, with the 2020 Census looming.
WAMC photo by Dave Lucas
Rep. Tonko, a Democrat, spoke Tuesday in Albany, with the 2020 Census looming.

Next year, New York state will have a new legislative map — and a new way of drawing it. Using the results of the 2020 Census, lines will be redrawn for seats in Albany and Washington — with New York losing one U.S. House member.

The Independent Redistricting Commission is holding a series of public meetings to take comment on the process. Joining us for more is Richard Rifkin, the legal director for the government law center at Albany Law School, who has just published a redistricting explainer.

A lifelong resident of the Capital Region, Ian joined WAMC in late 2008 and became news director in 2013. He began working on Morning Edition and has produced The Capitol Connection, Congressional Corner, and several other WAMC programs. Ian can also be heard as the host of the WAMC News Podcast and on The Roundtable and various newscasts. Ian holds a BA in English and journalism and an MA in English, both from the University at Albany, where he has taught journalism since 2013.
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