Florida approves US House map meant to boost Republicans in midterms
The Florida legislature approved a new congressional map expected to increase Republican representation in the state's U.S. House delegation, aligning with Governor Ron DeSantis's proposal and coinciding with a U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. The redistricting plan reshapes districts in Democratic-leaning urban areas and may eliminate a majority-Black district in south Florida, drawing legal and political scrutiny. While proponents argue the map accounts for population shifts and ensures race-neutral districts, it is likely to face legal challenges under Florida’s constitutional ban on partisan redistricting.
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The Florida house floor during a special session about the redistricting bill, in Tallahassee on Wednesday. Photograph: Mike Stewart/APView image in fullscreenThe Florida house floor during a special session about the redistricting bill, in Tallahassee on Wednesday. Photograph: Mike Stewart/APFloridaFlorida approves US House map meant to boost Republicans in midtermsVote comes on same day the US supreme court rolls back a key provision of the Voting Rights ActAssociated PressWed 29 Apr 2026 19.38 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Florida legislature approved a new congressional map intended to maximize Republicans’ advantage in the state as part of the national redistricting battle that Donald Trump launched before this year’s midterms.The vote came just two days after the…
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