New congressional map adopted in N.Y, a state central to deciding control of House

The adoption of a new congressional map in New York signifies a critical step in the lead up to the 2021 midterm elections, as the state is central to deciding control of the House of Representatives. The changes in district lines can affect which party has the upper hand as the boundary shifts may alter the political demographics of a district. Redistricting occurs every 10 years in response to the new census data and is a process closely watched by political analysts and strategists for its potential implications on future election