Florida lawmakers pass new redistricting map
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The Florida House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve a new congressional map proposed by Governor Ron DeSantis, moving the redistricting process one step closer to finalization despite intense pushback from the minority party.
President Donald Trump's has called on GOP-controlled states to change their districts ahead of the midterm elections.
The Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map intended to maximize Republicans’ advantage in the state as part of the national redistricting battle that President Donald Trump launched ahead of this year’s midterms.
Florida’s new congressional map is nearly law, but the next major step is expected to happen in court. Lawmakers approved the DeSantis-backed redraw Wednesday, sending the plan to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who said Thursday he intends to sign it “as soon as I get it.