Whatever happens, New York promises to be perhaps the most contested state in the nation for House races next year.
Republicans outperformed expectations in New York during the 2022 midterm elections, leaving their candidates positioned to defend six districts President Biden won in 2020, two by double digits.
“We think our chances are good, but it’s not something we are relying on,” said Jay Jacobs, the Democrats’ state party chairman.
The court case was proceeding this week as Democrats in Albany used the final days of this year’s legislative session to try to shore up their electoral prospects in other ways.
Democratic supermajorities in both legislative chambers appeared poised to adopt changes weakening New York’s new publicly financed donor-matching program in ways that would benefit incumbents.
Persons:
Biden, ”, Jay Jacobs, Wasserman
Organizations:
House, Republicans, Democratic supermajorities
Locations:
New York, Albany