Florida approves US House map meant to boost Republicans in midterms
Vote comes on same day the US supreme court rolls back a key provision of the Voting Rights Act
The Florida legislature approved a new congressional map intended to maximize Republicans’ advantage in the state as part of the national redistricting battle that https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump launched before this year’s midterms.
The vote came just two days after the governor, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ron-desantis">Ron DeSantis, unveiled his proposal and the same day the US supreme court rolled back a key provision of the Voting Rights Act.
The decision could make it harder for Democrats to challenge Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts in ways that limit the influence of voters of color.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/29/florida-legislature-congressional-map">Continue reading...Florida approves new voting map
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