Ron DeSantis signs Florida's new congressional map
Florida Politics • • nation
Key Points:
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new congressional map that immediately takes effect but is expected to face legal challenges.
- The redistricting could give Republicans a net gain of four U.S. House seats, shifting from 20 Republicans and 8 Democrats to a map favoring 24 Trump-supporting districts and only 4 that voted for Kamala Harris in 2024.
- The map was drafted quickly by DeSantis' office and claimed to be "race-neutral," anticipating a Supreme Court ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act, which was issued during legislative debates.
- Two Black majority districts remain, but the Hispanic population in the 9th District was split into five districts, drawing criticism for potentially diluting Hispanic voting power.
- Four incumbent Democratic representatives now face districts that lean Republican, prompting candidates to quickly adjust their campaign strategies to the new political landscape.
