2030 Census Could Shake Up NY Politics | Buffalo News

The 2030 Census could be a disaster for New York, with budget cuts, counting changes, and a possible citizenship question risking a lower population count—and at least two lost congressional seats. Democrats are preparing to push for mid-decade redistricting if the census undercounts, but it hinges on a voter-approved constitutional amendment that’s already unpopular—only 21% of voters support it, while 44% oppose it. The timing and success of redistricting will depend heavily on the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential race, with the amendment also loosening rules on gerrymandering and compactness while shifting minority representation rules. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ffdd15a88f97041