The Redistricting Scheme That Could Help Dems Retake the House

A redistricting lawsuit currently moving through the New York courts could help Democrats retake the House of Representatives in November — by unseating New York City’s sole congressional Republican, a vigorous, influential voice against the socialist policies of New York City’s newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Democrats are seeking to redraw New York City’s 11th District, encompassing Staten Island and a portion of Brooklyn. The move aims to create a Democrat-leaning district where GOP Representative Nicole Malliotakis would likely be defeated in the coming 2026 midterm election.

With the Republican House majority currently at 218-213, unseating Malliotakis would significantly raise the Democrats’ chances of retaking control of the House in November.

Malliotakis is a member of the prestigious House Ways and Means Committee. Partly Hispanic