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Petitioners did, at least immediately, fail to convince the court to pause elections processes currently under way.
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The petition argues New York state legislative and executive leaders, all Democrats, improperly passed the maps in violation of the procedures instituted by a constitutional amendment in 2014.
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has picked the state's new congressional map.
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It's been a pitched battle so far, since both major parties have been eyeing the opportunity to claim an edge for several years.
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Justices can now either endorse a map chosen by a lower court, choose from the other options, or appoint an outside expert to draw a completely different one.
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The map could make small changes to the partisan composition of the chamber while improving traditional metrics.
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will pick the final map.
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The proposed new district includes many of the counties on the shores of Lake Ontario from Niagara to the North Country, but excludes Rochester and Syracuse.
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The Southern Tier district is currently represented by Rep. Tom Reed (R-23) who announced he would not run for reelection.
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Commonwealth Court Judge Patricia McCullough spent nearly all of Thursday hearing from groups that drew those maps during proceedings in Harrisburg.