New York Governor Kathy Hochul is voicing strong support for Texas Democrats in their ongoing battle over redistricting with Republican lawmakers, which she sees as part of a larger national fight to protect democracy.

Unlike most states, New York delegated redistricting powers to a 10-member bipartisan commission in 2014, under then-Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. The commission draws up maps that can be approved or rejected by the State Legislature. The process was approved by New York voters in a statewide referendum.