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Jeffries Warns Florida GOP: Redistricting Risks 'Dummymander' Backfire

4/23/2026

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Jeffries Warns Republicans

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned Florida Republicans that redistricting could backfire, as in Texas.
He cited Democratic victories in Miami and Tampa Bay, signaling a shift in voter sentiment.
Jeffries said he coined the term "dummymander" to describe redistricting that harms the governing party.
He said some Florida GOP members are reconsidering the strategy because it could erode advantages in key districts.

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Democrats Redistrict Virginia

On April 22, 2026, Virginia voters approved a congressional redistricting referendum authorizing the Democrat-controlled legislature to redraw district maps through 2030.
The measure could boost Democratic representation in the United States House of Representatives (U.S. House) from 6-5 to 10-1.
Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger supported the measure as a response to Republican-led redistricting efforts.
The Supreme Court of Virginia has yet to resolve legal disputes over the referendum, leaving its future uncertain.

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Jeffries Warns Republicans

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned Florida Republicans that redistricting could backfire, as in Texas.
He cited Democratic victories in Miami and Tampa Bay, signaling a shift in voter sentiment.
Jeffries said he coined the term "dummymander" to describe redistricting that harms the governing party.
He said some Florida GOP members are reconsidering the strategy because it could erode advantages in key districts.

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