Governor Ron DeSantis rejected a map created by the Republican legislature in Florida and instead crafted his own, resulting in a gain of four GOP U.S. House seats during redistricting. The Florida Supreme Court approved his map, citing federal laws against racial gerrymandering. DeSantis is preparing for new redistricting efforts, beginning a select committee to reassess congressional districts due to population changes, reflecting the GOP's desire to secure its power before the 2026 elections. This move signals an ongoing commitment to partisan gerrymandering in Florida.
Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis actively pursued partisan gerrymandering to secure a net gain of four GOP U.S. House seats, asserting his influence over a map that rejected a Republican legislature proposal.
The Florida Supreme Court upheld DeSantis’s map, stating that federal laws against racial gerrymandering take precedence over state laws protecting Democratic-majority districts, facilitating Republican gains.
Motivated by recent court rulings and the expected impact of population changes, DeSantis plans for new redistricting efforts that could further reinforce Republican power ahead of the 2026 elections.
A select committee led by House Speaker Daniel Perez is being formed to review and potentially redraw Florida's congressional districts, underlining the urgency and strategy behind the state's redistricting efforts.
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