The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 29, 2026

Gerrymandering Arms Race Update: FL Gov. Ron DeSantis Unveils Congressional Redistricting Plan, Gerrymandering 4 Additional GOP Seats
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis finally unveiled his mid-decade congressional redistricting plan on April 27th, saying “this has been a long-standing issue that we’ve had.” The map attempts to gerrymander four additional GOP seats, but experts suggest his plan may make other red-leaning districts vulnerable.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

Florida Phoenix - DeSantis sends his new congressional map to Florida lawmakers
WLRN Public Media - DeSantis slammed for ripping up voter-approved Florida amendment in gerrymandering push
FOX News - Gov. Ron DeSantis Announces Proposed Maps
Univ. of Virginia Center for Politics - How We Would Rate the New Proposed Florida Gerrymander
Florida Div. of Elections - Voter Registration - By Party Affiliation

Related ADM Reports:

American Democracy Minute - Gerrymandering Arms Race Update: VA Voters Narrowly Approve Mid-Decade Redistricting; FL’s Delayed Special Session Starts April 28th

American Democracy Minute - Citing the Equal Protection Clause, FL Supreme Court Allows DeSantis Redistricting Plan to Wipe Out Black Majority Congressional District

Groups Taking Action:

Equal Ground, Common Cause, Florida Rising

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