DeSantis Moves to Bypass Law and Expand GOP House Seats

DeSantis under pressure as Florida redraw could tip House balance in GOP map fight

Florida's special legislative session on redistricting kicks off Tuesday as Republicans seek to create more GOP-leaning congressional districts ahead of the midterm elections.

NEW: DeSantis Launches Power Play To Add More GOP Seats Ahead Of Midterms

Gov. Ron DeSantis is moving to redraw Florida’s congressional map in a fast-track special session next Tuesday, a high-stakes push that could tilt a handful of U.S. House seats ahead of the midterms and set off an immediate legal brawl over the state’s anti-gerrymandering rules. Florida’s Constitution bans lawmakers from drawing districts “with the intent to favor or disfavor a political party or an incumbent.” DeSantis’ critics say the governor…

DeSantis plots end run of Florida law to create more GOP House seats

DeSantis Schemes to Sidestep Florida Constitution to Help Trump

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is hoping to get around Florida’s Constitution in order to redraw the state’s congressional map and give Republicans nationally a big advantage.The Florida Constitution bans legislators from drawing districts with “the intent to favor or disfavor a political party or an incumbent.” DeSantis, who has called a special session of the state legislature to vote on the new maps on Tuesday, plans to get around that provisi…

DeSantis Moves to Bypass Law and Expand GOP House Seats

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is advancing a new congressional redistricting plan that could increase Republican representation, setting up a legal and political fight ahead of the midterm elections. The effort follows a special legislative session called by DeSantis, where lawmakers are expected to consider a newly drawn map that could shift the state’s current 20-8 Republican advantage to as much as 22-6. Critics argue the plan a…