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DeSantis Offers Jeffries Pay, Mansion Stay Amid Redistricting Fight.

4/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

Governor Ron DeSantis said he would pay House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to campaign in Florida and stay at governor’s mansion.
Florida lawmakers will meet in a session beginning April 28 to consider a mid-decade redistricting plan.
House Minority Leader Jeffries warned Democrats target eight Florida Republican incumbents if state redraws districts.
Emerson College poll found 44 % of Florida voters support the mid-decade redistricting plan while 56 % oppose it.

History

Historical Context

Florida's redistricting history began in 2011 when the legislature enacted a new plan post-2010 Census, adhering to fair representation standards mandated by the Florida Supreme Court. Governor Ron DeSantis's recent proposal to redraw districts reflects ongoing partisan tensions, as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warns of targeting Republican incumbents, potentially reshaping Florida's political landscape ahead of the 2026 elections.

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Story summary

Governor Ron DeSantis said he would pay House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to campaign in Florida and stay at governor’s mansion.
Florida lawmakers will meet in a session beginning April 28 to consider a mid-decade redistricting plan.
House Minority Leader Jeffries warned Democrats target eight Florida Republican incumbents if state redraws districts.
Emerson College poll found 44 % of Florida voters support the mid-decade redistricting plan while 56 % oppose it.

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