NYC's Only Republican in Congress Wins Supreme Court Decision

Ruling preserves Rep. Nicole Malliotakis' district, blocking a state judge's order to redraw it.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The US Supreme Court has preserved the congressional district of Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, the only Republican member of New York City's delegation to Congress. The high court's decision blocks a ruling by a state judge who had invalidated Malliotakis' district as an unlawful racial gerrymander, likely securing her reelection this fall.

Why it matters

Malliotakis' district in Staten Island and southwest Brooklyn is a Republican stronghold, favoring former President Trump by 25 percentage points in 2024. The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the district lines is a win for the GOP and preserves Malliotakis' seat in the heavily Democratic New York City delegation.

The details

The state judge had ruled that Malliotakis' district was an unlawful racial gerrymander, but the Supreme Court blocked that order, allowing the current district boundaries to remain in place. Malliotakis won reelection in 2024 by a 28-point margin, and the district is expected to favor her again in the upcoming election.

  • The Supreme Court issued its decision on March 3, 2026.
  • Malliotakis was first elected to Congress in 2020 and is currently serving her third term.

The players

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis

The only Republican member of New York City's delegation to Congress, representing New York's 11th District which covers Staten Island and part of southwestern Brooklyn.

US Supreme Court

The highest court in the United States, which issued a ruling preserving Malliotakis' congressional district.

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What’s next

Malliotakis is now expected to easily win reelection in the upcoming 2026 congressional race, maintaining the GOP's lone House seat in New York City.

The takeaway

The Supreme Court's ruling preserving Malliotakis' district highlights the ongoing partisan battles over congressional redistricting, with the high court siding with Republicans to maintain a GOP stronghold in the heavily Democratic New York City area.