Supreme Court Keeps NYC’s Sole GOP House Seat Intact for 2026 Elections

The Supreme Court, in a conservative-majority ruling, blocked a New York state court’s order to redraw the district held by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (Staten Island and part of Brooklyn), preserving the GOP seat for the 2026 elections. Justice Alito said the lower court’s ruling amounted to racial discrimination, while Justice Sotomayor dissented from the stay. This move underscores the ongoing national contest over redistricting as maps in California and Texas have already been allowed for use in elections, potentially impacting control of the House.