DeSantis proposes new congressional map ahead of special session
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has introduced a congressional map aimed at increasing Republican representation. This proposal comes just before a special session for state lawmakers. (sources: eenews, thehill, washingtonpost, politico, axios)
The new congressional map seeks to secure four additional House seats for Republicans. Lawmakers are set to discuss this proposal during an upcoming special session.
- The proposed map is designed to favor Republican candidates in four districts.
- State lawmakers will convene for a special session to consider the redistricting plan.
- The proposal has been met with criticism from Democrats, who refer to it as a 'dummymander.'
Why it matters
The outcome of this redistricting effort could significantly impact the balance of power in the U.S. House.
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This story is about DeSantis unveils GOP-friendly House map on eve of special session. This bill would bar mid-decade congressional remaps after the post-census map is enacted.
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- Bar mid-decade congressional remaps after the post-census map is enacted • Reduce incentives for special-session map redraws tied to shifting political goals.
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This story is about DeSantis unveiling a GOP-friendly House map in Florida ahead of a special session. This bill would require 15-member independent commissions in states to draw congressional maps, ban partisan gerrymandering, and ban mid-decade redistricting.
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- Create 15-member independent commissions to draw congressional maps • Ban mid-decade redistricting and allow federal courts to step in if states miss deadlines.
This story is about DeSantis unveils GOP-friendly House map on eve of special session. This bill would require congressional redistricting to follow an independent-commission plan.
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- Require congressional redistricting to follow an independent-commission plan • Establish a Senate vehicle that constituents can ask their senators to support (rather than a House-only approach.
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