DeSantis unveils a voting map that boosts Trump’s redistricting : NPR
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Key Points:
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed new voting district lines aimed at increasing Republican representation by four additional U.S. House seats in the upcoming November elections.
- The proposed map would create 24 Republican-leaning districts and four Democratic-leaning districts, shifting from the current distribution of 20 Republicans, seven Democrats, and one vacant seat.
- DeSantis called a special legislative session to consider the redistricting plan, which has faced delays and could encounter legal challenges due to Florida's ban on partisan gerrymandering.
- Democrats, including Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried, have criticized the effort as unconstitutional gerrymandering, while Republicans argue the new compact districts will benefit their party.
- The redistricting effort is part of a broader strategy initiated by former President Trump to reshape electoral maps mid-decade, potentially influencing control of the House in the 2024 midterm elections.
