Story perspectives

DeSantis Presents GOP-Lean Map, Calls Race-Based Ban Unconstitutional

4/28/2026

Left

DeSantis Challenges Map

DeSantis claims the map removes unconstitutional race-based districts, inviting legal scrutiny under Florida’s constitutional ban on partisan redistricting.
The Legislature scheduled a session after Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a proposal for four Republican-leaning seats.
DeSantis cited a pending Supreme Court case on Louisiana race-based maps to justify his approach.
Republican gerrymandering drives in Virginia and Texas underscore broader partisan battles.

Right

Trump Sparks Redistricting

Democrats say President Donald Trump started the current wave of mid-decade redistricting battles.
Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a proposal for four Republican-leaning seats, prompting GOP-led Legislature to schedule a session to consider it.
Rep. Jim McGovern and Rep. Pete Aguilar pledged to fight map, calling it a grab.
Virginia voters approved a referendum Governor Abigail Spanberger, prompting Indiana and Kansas legislators begin talks.

1 of 2

DeSantis Challenges Map

DeSantis claims the map removes unconstitutional race-based districts, inviting legal scrutiny under Florida’s constitutional ban on partisan redistricting.
The Legislature scheduled a session after Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a proposal for four Republican-leaning seats.
DeSantis cited a pending Supreme Court case on Louisiana race-based maps to justify his approach.
Republican gerrymandering drives in Virginia and Texas underscore broader partisan battles.

1 / 2