congressional maps

A state appeals court has reinstated a new congressional map drawn by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ staff that could diminish Florida’s Black representation in Washington, a week after a lower court judge said the map was unconstitutional. The 1st District Court of appeals ruled that Judge Layne Smith erred when he ordered a replacement map be used for the 2022...

Voting rights groups have sued Florida over a congressional map drawn by Gov. Ron DeSantis and passed by the GOP-controlled Legislature

House approves redistricting map and bill against Walt Disney World. NBC 6’s Steve Litz reports

A new congressional map submitted by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office that will likely swing Florida’s representation in Washington even further to the GOP has been approved by the state Senate

Gov. Ron DeSantis will take the lead on drawing a new congressional map. NBC 6’s Steve Litz reports

The Florida Legislature’s leaders have sent a memo to lawmakers ahead of a special session next week saying legislative staff will not draw new congressional maps

The Republican-dominated Florida House tried — and failed — to please Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis

The Senate Reapportion Committee approved a new Florida congressional map Thursday with no discussion or debate. Only one committee member, Democratic Sen. Audrey Gibson, voted against the plan, which adds a new 28th district in central Florida which should favor Republicans. With nearly all Democrats on the committee voting for the map, it’s a sign that the plan meets...

The big takeaway from the first U.S. Census numbers is that Florida — like the rest of the country — is growing and becoming more diverse. NBC 6’s Phil Prazan reports