Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis released a proposed congressional redistricting map that could shift the state from a 20–8 Republican advantage to a 24–4 advantage.
The plan is expected to advance through the GOP-controlled legislature in a special session but has already drawn criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans.
Critics argue the early release of a partisan-labeled map may violate Florida’s constitutional “Fair Districts” rules that ban partisan intent.
DeSantis says the redraw is justified by population undercounts in the 2020 census and ongoing demographic changes, NBC News has reported.
The proposal is likely to face legal challenges and could reshape multiple Democratic-held districts while tightening margins in some Republican seats.
