"Even before Rep. Chris Lee (R) resigned last week under embarrassing circumstances, there was talk that state officials might decide to wipe away the western 26th district as part of the reapportionment process.
The Empire State, after all, will lose two Congressional seats before the 2012 elections because of population losses. But Lee’s former seat becomes an even more likely target after his sudden departure. "
Between the Lines: States With 2011 Races Get Early Redistricting
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