DeSantis, Florida GOP plowing ahead with new congressional maps despite risks
Florida state lawmakers are convening for a special session to consider redrawing the state's congressional map, a move that could impact the balance of power in Congress. Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed the remap, despite risks of lawsuits and turning safe GOP seats into competitive ones.
Florida lawmakers are convening for a four-day special session to consider redrawing the state's congressional map. Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed the remap, which could impact the balance of power in Congress. DeSantis' office drafted the current map in 2022, which favored Republicans to win 20 out of 28 seats. The Florida Supreme Court upheld the map last July, but DeSantis later said there may be legal 'problems' with it. Lawmakers will look only at DeSantis' plan, and lawsuits are expected. The remap is part of a national tug-of-war over redistricting, with several other states recently redrawing their maps to favor either Republicans or Democrats.
This content was automatically generated and/or translated by AI. It may contain inaccuracies. Please refer to the original sources for verification.