DeSantis calls back lawmakers for Florida redistricting effort
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has called a special session to convene lawmakers in Tallahassee to potentially redraw the state's congressional district maps. The move could result in new boundaries that strengthen Republican advantages in congressional elections. The redistricting effort comes amid ongoing political and legal debates over voting districts in the state. The session is set to begin in early May 2026.
- ▪Governor Ron DeSantis ordered a special legislative session focused on redistricting in Florida.
- ▪The new maps could shift congressional district lines to benefit Republican candidates.
- ▪Current district boundaries were subject to legal challenges over claims of gerrymandering.
- ▪The special session is scheduled to start on May 5, 2026.
- ▪Redistricting in Florida requires approval from both the legislature and the governor.
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Politics DeSantis calls back lawmakers for Florida redistricting effort April 28, 20264:09 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Tristan Wood DeSantis calls back lawmakers for Florida redistricting effort Audio will be available later today. Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, has called lawmakers back to Tallahassee, where they could redraw the state's congressional maps to be even more favorable for the GOP. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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