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Supreme Court Limits VRA, DeSantis Redraws, Dems Fight Back

4/30/2026

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urged Democratic-leaning states to copy Republican gerrymandering until a redistricting law passes.
Supreme Court ruled Louisiana’s map relied on race, weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Gov. Ron DeSantis convened the legislature to redraw Florida’s map and add Republican districts.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced challenge calling Florida plan a “DeSantis Dummymander.”
California and Virginia voters approved measures adding Democratic seats to offset redistricting.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urged Democratic-leaning states to copy Republican gerrymandering until a redistricting law passes.
Supreme Court ruled Louisiana’s map relied on race, weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Gov. Ron DeSantis convened the legislature to redraw Florida’s map and add Republican districts.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced challenge calling Florida plan a “DeSantis Dummymander.”
California and Virginia voters approved measures adding Democratic seats to offset redistricting.