Will Florida's Constitution Derail Republican Redistricting?
Florida lawmakers have approved a new congressional map backed by Governor Ron DeSantis that could increase Republican representation, potentially conflicting with the state's constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering. The map, aligned with population changes from the 2020 Census, may face legal challenges under Florida's Fair Districts Amendments, which prohibit drawing districts to favor a political party. While Democrats and voting rights advocates argue the map violates the state constitution, it is unclear whether legal action will delay its use in the upcoming midterm elections.
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By Kate PlummerSenior US News ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Florida Constitution has rules against gerrymandering that could affect Republicans' efforts to redistrict the Sunshine State.On Wednesday, Florida lawmakers passed Governor Ron DeSantis' new congressional map for the state, which could boost the GOP's hold on the U.S. House and escalates the high-stakes redistricting fight occurring across the country. In 2010, Floridians passed the Fair Districts Amendments, which established standards for creating boundaries in the state.
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