DeSantis Tries to Rig the Election Map in Florida

Monday, April 27, 2026

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed a new map for US House districts that appears to show Republicans gaining an advantage in four seats now held by Democrats.

His proposal, released one day before the Florida Legislature opens a special session, targets Democratic-held seats in the southeast corner of the state along with a district in the Tampa area held by Rep. Kathy Castor.

It's the latest salvo in a coast-to-coast redistricting fight that President Donald Trump kicked off last year when Texas drew new lines at his behest.

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"The Florida Constitution imposes restrictions on partisan gerrymandering.

In a letter to lawmakers, DeSantis' team argued that population changes in the state since the 2020 census and a pending Supreme Court decision in a redistricting case out of Louisiana justified the state redrawing its maps, although the high court has yet to render judgment in that case."

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They will, of course, do it anyway.

And good on Virginia for fighting fire with fire.

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-04-27 01:21 PM | Reply

Gerrymandering for the benefit of a political party is barred by the Florida Constitution.

#2 | Posted by Sycophant at 2026-04-27 02:37 PM | Reply

Gerrymandering for the benefit of a political party is barred by the Florida Constitution.
#2 | Posted by Sycophant

LOL

gerrymandering
noun
The practice of redrawing electoral districts to gain an electoral advantage for a political party.

#3 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-04-27 02:49 PM | Reply

The practice of redrawing electoral districts to gain an electoral advantage for a political party.

Prohibited by the Florida Constitution.

#4 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-27 02:54 PM | Reply