Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans are targeting congressional redistricting to favor Republican candidates. South Florida, housing a majority of the state's remaining Democrats, is a focal point. Strategies include altering district boundaries, adding Republicans to Democrat-dominated areas, and potentially forcing primaries among Democrats. The redistricting effort could impact the re-election chances of notable Democratic representatives, including Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Jared Moskowitz. The 23rd Congressional District, previously overlooked, is now a target due to its shift toward Republican demographics.
In 2022, when DeSantis was at the peak of his political influence, he directed Republican state lawmakers to pass a redistricting plan that helped their party.
Florida's congressional districts are already crafted to lean Republican. Adding Republicans to Democrats' districts, changing the boundaries, or placing two Democrats in the same district could shift the makeup.
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