Florida GOP warned against gerrymandering

Florida Republican legislative leaders plan to meet April 20 for an unusual mid-decade congressional redistricting session, which Democrats argue violates the state's Fair Districts constitutional amendment banning maps drawn to favor political parties.

Democrats, including Representatives RaShon Young, Michele Rayner, and Ashley Gantt, called the effort illegal and unconstitutional during a Wednesday Zoom call.

Gov. Ron DeSantis justified redistricting by citing population changes and an anticipated Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act, though that decision hasn't been issued, yet public polling shows Floridians oppose the plan.

Republicans currently control 20 of Florida's 28 congressional seats.

Democratic Sen. LaVon Bracy Davis urged the public to "make their plan backfire," citing recent Democratic victories in two red districts as evidence that voters are rejecting GOP control of all state branches despite Republican gerrymandering efforts.

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