Florida lawmakers approve new voting maps to favour Republicans
Summary
Florida lawmakers have approved new voting maps that could help Republicans gain up to four seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the maps into law, which comes after the Supreme Court limited how race can be used in drawing voting districts.Key Facts
- Florida’s state legislature approved new congressional district maps by a 21-17 vote.
- The new maps reduce Democratic-leaning districts in Tampa, Orlando, and southeast Florida.
- Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the maps into law.
- If enacted, Republicans could gain up to four House seats in Florida.
- The approval came shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court limited the use of race in redistricting.
- This change affects how electoral boundaries are drawn, known as gerrymandering.
- Florida currently has 20 Republican and 7 Democratic House members, plus one vacant seat leaning Democratic.
- The new maps may influence which party controls the House in the November midterm elections.
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