DeSantis plots end run of Florida law to create more GOP House seats
Summary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is working to create a new map for U.S. House districts that would favor Republicans, despite a state ban on drawing districts to help one party. He plans to finalize the map quickly in a special session before the November elections, using strategies to avoid legal challenges.Key Facts
- Florida law bans lawmakers from drawing congressional districts to help or hurt a political party.
- DeSantis is bypassing the regular process by having his office secretly draw new maps.
- The new maps aim to create more Republican-friendly districts for the November election.
- DeSantis called a special legislative session to approve the maps quickly.
- He is using legal tactics like executive privilege and court timing rules to avoid delays.
- Normally, legislators draw maps publicly, but DeSantis’ approach is secretive, leaving lawmakers uninformed until late.
- Changing district lines can risk making some Republican districts less safe by adding more Democratic voters.
- Florida currently has 20 Republican and 8 Democratic U.S. House members, and the plan aims to increase Republican seats.
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