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Florida Approves DeSantis Map, Creates 24 GOP Districts

5/4/2026

Summary

Story summary

On April 29, 2026, the Florida Legislature approved Gov. Ron DeSantis’ congressional map that creates 24 Republican-leaning districts after a secret draft released first to Fox News.
A survey of 2,300 Florida voters found roughly two-thirds oppose partisan gerrymandering, with independent voters showing similarly strong opposition.
Republican senators Ileana Garcia and Alexis Calatayud voted against the map, citing the Fair Districts Amendment, while analysts expect lawsuits under the 2010 amendment.

History

Historical Context

Florida voters approved the Fair District Amendments in November 2010 with 62.9 % support, mandating nonpartisan criteria for congressional maps. The state Supreme Court subsequently ordered redrawing of several districts after finding Republican-drawn lines unconstitutional. In 2026 the legislature adopted a new 24-district plan, prompting renewed lawsuits under the 2010 amendment.

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Story summary

On April 29, 2026, the Florida Legislature approved Gov. Ron DeSantis’ congressional map that creates 24 Republican-leaning districts after a secret draft released first to Fox News.
A survey of 2,300 Florida voters found roughly two-thirds oppose partisan gerrymandering, with independent voters showing similarly strong opposition.
Republican senators Ileana Garcia and Alexis Calatayud voted against the map, citing the Fair Districts Amendment, while analysts expect lawsuits under the 2010 amendment.

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