The political skirmish over redistricting comes as the administration of President Donald J. Trump seeks to flip five Democrat congressional seats in Texas

Hochul said that Republicans can “have at it” if the party manages to take control of the legislature in future years but that Democrats have a responsibility to use the power they have now. “This is a war. We are at war, and that’s why the gloves are off. And I say, ‘Bring it on,’” she said.