New York is one step closer to a fair map.

• Oral argument was held today in a lawsuit that will determine if the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission must reconvene to draw a new congressional map for 2024. The lawsuit could ultimately impact control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

  • Republicans took issue with the idea of redrawing the map mid-decade, while Democrats argued the move was necessary to remedy violations of the law. For in depth insight into today's oral argument, read our takeaways or scroll through our live play by play.

Here are some other updates.

• The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments this week in a lawsuit seeking to compel Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen (R) to produce records about individuals with past felony convictions who were purged from the state's voter rolls since 2020.

• Kari Lake filed a new brief in her election contest, asking an Arizona appeals court to decertify the 2022 gubernatorial election and order a new election. Lake lost the governor's race over a year ago. She is also a current U.S. Senate candidate.

Here’s what’s coming up.

• Tomorrow, as part of a lawsuit challenging two voter suppression laws, a federal court in Arizona will hold oral argument over whether lawmakers are required to release documents related to the legislative process of both laws.

• This Saturday, Louisianians will vote in the secretary of state runoff race, choosing either Gwen Collins-Greenup (D) or Nancy Landry (R). Make your plan to vote on Nov. 18 and find your polling place here!