Florida’s Republican governor signs state’s new congressional map into law
Summary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional district map into law that favors Republicans by creating an advantage in four more races for the November midterm elections. The map redraws districts around major cities like Miami, Orlando, and Tampa Bay, changing the political balance for several representatives.Key Facts
- The new map gives Republicans an advantage in four additional congressional races.
- It redraws districts in Miami, Orlando, and Tampa Bay areas.
- Democratic voters near Orlando were concentrated into one district, forcing two Democrats to compete for voters.
- The Tampa Bay area districts changed from two to three, boosting Republicans while weakening some Democratic areas.
- Some Democrats, like Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, lost their current districts due to the new map.
- Florida’s current congressional delegation includes 20 Republicans and 8 Democrats.
- Both Democrats and Republicans have criticized the redistricting.
- Democrats say the map breaks Florida’s constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering (drawing districts to help one party).
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