The Florida Supreme Court unanimously rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request for an advisory opinion on whether Jacksonville’s Congressional District 5 is constitutional, saying the question was too broad and fact-intensive.
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DeSantis wants the Florida Supreme Court to strike Jacksonville’s Black congressional district
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Mayor Lenny Curry, the Florida Legislature and others argued over whether the Florida Supreme Court can weigh redistricting questions before a plan has been approved.
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Florida House approves state district maps without sharing racial analyses
The Florida House approved a legislative district map over the objections of Democrats who say it violates state and federal law.
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What you need to know about Jacksonville redistricting before tonight’s City Council hearing at Raines
Tonight, the Jacksonville City Council will host its first public hearing at 6 p.m. at Ed White High School’s auditorium at 1700 Old Middleburg Rd. N. to ask for residents’ thoughts on the city’s proposed redistricting plan.
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Florida House defers confronting Gov. DeSantis’ congressional map as it debates legislative map
The Florida House map appeared to incorporate suggestions made by the Democratic lawmakers, yet Democrats remained largely opposed to the proposal.
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Florida Senate passes bipartisan redistricting plans in rejection of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal
Undeterred by Gov. DeSantis’ redistricting proposal, the Florida Senate approved its congressional and legislative maps on bipartisan votes.
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Florida Senate says Orlando needs a Black district. The House disagrees. What comes next?
The Florida House and Senate contradicted each other on whether Orlando Black voters need protections.
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Experts: Florida redistricting faces legal risks without racial analyses
Florida redistricting efforts run the risk of facing racial gerrymandering lawsuits if staff don’t perform a meaningful analysis, experts say.
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Florida House redistricting plans would benefit Republicans
New Florida redistricting plans would greatly benefit Republicans in Congress and might hurt Black voters’ chances at electing candidates of their choice.
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Florida Senate releases first redistricting maps: ‘This isn’t the bloodbath we’re seeing in other states’
Joe Biden would’ve won 12 of 28 congressional districts, while Andrew Gillum and Bill Nelson would’ve won 14 seats. Hillary Clinton would’ve won a majority of the seats.