Summary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans to call a special session in April for the state legislature to redraw congressional districts. This move comes as Florida and other states reevaluate their district boundaries, potentially affecting elections. The governor is waiting for a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on a voting rights case that could influence the redistricting process.
Key Facts
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will call a special session in April to redraw congressional districts.
- The redistricting process is happening before the usual schedule (mid-decade).
- The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on a case involving the Voting Rights Act, which could impact how districts are drawn.
- Florida's legislature is mainly led by Republicans.
- Currently, 20 out of 28 congressional seats in Florida are held by Republicans.
- Changes to Florida’s districts could impact the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- In 2010, Florida voters approved a rule against gerrymandering, but recent district maps have sparked legal challenges.
