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DeSantis Signs Map Cutting Hispanic Vote, Dismantling Two Democratic Districts

5/7/2026

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DeSantis Signs Map

Map cuts Hispanic share of Rep. Darren Soto’s district from 52 % to 39 % and extends it 150 miles into Republican areas.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the redistricting map into law in Florida on May 4 2026.
Voting-rights groups claim the map violates Florida’s constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering.
The redesign removes two Democratic-leaning South Florida districts, leaving Jared Moskowitz and Debbie Wasserman Schultz seatless.

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DeSantis Erases District

Governor Ron DeSantis signed a mid-term redistricting law that erases Florida’s historically Black District 20 ahead of the 2026 elections.
The new map eliminates District 20, leaving it without a voting member after Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation.
Voting-rights groups claim the map breaches Florida’s constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering and will sue.
Special election costs may exceed $1 million, while Republicans would hold 24 of 28 seats.

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DeSantis Signs Map

Map cuts Hispanic share of Rep. Darren Soto’s district from 52 % to 39 % and extends it 150 miles into Republican areas.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the redistricting map into law in Florida on May 4 2026.
Voting-rights groups claim the map violates Florida’s constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering.
The redesign removes two Democratic-leaning South Florida districts, leaving Jared Moskowitz and Debbie Wasserman Schultz seatless.

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