DeSantis Faces GOP Pressure to Redraw Florida Map After Virginia Democrats’ Redistricting Win
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Updated · POLITICO · Apr 23
DeSantis Faces GOP Pressure to Redraw Florida Map After Virginia Democrats’ Redistricting Win
53 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Apr 23
Republican leaders are pressuring Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to redraw the state’s congressional map following Democrats’ redistricting gains in Virginia.
A special legislative session is set for Florida, with Republicans aiming to secure up to three additional House seats before the 2026 midterms.
Both parties are escalating the redistricting battle nationwide, as control of the House could hinge on a handful of seats in closely contested states.
Is the decennial redistricting model obsolete for rapidly growing states like Florida?
Why is mid-decade redistricting becoming a new national trend outside the typical census cycle?
Can redrawn maps help Florida reclaim millions in lost federal aid from the census undercount?
How will Florida's new maps comply with a Supreme Court ruling that has not been issued yet?
With a flawed census, what new data can be used to guarantee fair voting districts?
How can new maps be fair if they rely on a census that missed 750,000 residents?