DeSantis takes a victory lap after Legislature OKs his redistricting map

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: April 30, 2026

Words: 1,289

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Gov. Ron DeSantis was feeling good Thursday, a day after the Florida Legislature passed his redrawn congressional districts map, which could increase Republicans’ advantage in Florida’s U.S. House delegation to 24-4 over Democrats.

The vote came as the U.S. Supreme Court rolled back a key provision of the federal Voting Rights Act that prevented redistricting plans that diminished minority groups’ ability to elect candidates of their choice.

The governor had previously said …

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