The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for May 6, 2026

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Redistricting Bill with Four More GOP Seats; Illinois and New York Contemplate a Response
The gerrymandering arms race escalated further May 4th, as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed congressional maps adding as many as four additional GOP seats. With the U.S. Supreme Court adding fuel to the fire with its Louisiana v. Callais decision, Illinois and New York may be contemplating a response.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

Florida Phoenix - DeSantis signs legislation making new congressional map official
U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries - JOINT STATEMENT FROM LEADER JEFFRIES, RANKING MEMBER MORELLE ON NEW YORK REDISTRICTING
CNBC - Top Democrat aims for New York redistricting after Supreme Court’s Voting Rights ruling
NY State Senate - Senate Bill S8467
Gov. J.B. Pritzker - Response to U.S. Supreme Court Decision on X
UVA Center for Politics - A Redistricting Check-in at the Dawn of the Callais Era
Council on Foreign Relations - Gerrymandering, the Supreme Court, and the 2026 Midterm Elections

Related ADM Reports:

American Democracy Minute - The U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Louisiana Sends States Back to the Gerrymandering Drawing Board to Rig Districts Before the Midterms

American Democracy Minute - Gerrymandering Arms Race Update: FL Gov. Ron DeSantis Unveils Congressional Redistricting Plan, Gerrymandering 4 Additional GOP Seats

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