The Florida Supreme Court upheld the state’s new House and Senate district maps Thursday, the final step for their approval ahead of August’s primaries and November’s general elections that will determine control of the state Legislature.
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DeSantis reiterates veto threat as Florida House proposes Jacksonville congressional district for Black voters
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued his clearest redistricting veto threat yet Monday, even as the state House coalesced around a plan to approve two versions of congressional districts, with one kicking in only if a Jacksonville district were declared unconstitutional.
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Florida Legislature unite against Gov. DeSantis’ redistricting expert to protect Black Jacksonville district
The Florida House congressional redistricting committee grilled an expert testifying on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ behalf that Jacksonville’s Black district was unconstitutional.
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UNF poll: 89% of voters don’t trust Jacksonville City Council to draw fair districts
Jacksonville City Council’s redistricting proposal will split 47 neighborhoods across multiple districts, worrying those who believe it will continue difficulties receiving adequate representation for their communities.
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INTERACTIVE | Jacksonville redistricting plan splits dozens of neighborhoods
Jacksonville City Council’s redistricting proposal will split 47 neighborhoods across multiple districts, worrying those who believe it will continue difficulties receiving adequate representation for their communities.
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Activists warn of ‘legal action’ if City Council keeps Jacksonville redistricting map
Activists warn Jacksonville City Council: change the redistricting plans or risk ‘legal problems’.
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Florida Supreme Court declines DeSantis’ redistricting opinion request, so Jacksonville will likely keep its Black district, Speaker Sprowls says
The Florida Supreme Court unanimously rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request for an advisory opinion on whether Jacksonville’s Congressional District 5 is constitutional, saying the question was too broad and fact-intensive.
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DeSantis wants the Florida Supreme Court to strike Jacksonville’s Black congressional district
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Mayor Lenny Curry, the Florida Legislature and others argued over whether the Florida Supreme Court can weigh redistricting questions before a plan has been approved.
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Florida House approves state district maps without sharing racial analyses
The Florida House approved a legislative district map over the objections of Democrats who say it violates state and federal law.
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What you need to know about Jacksonville redistricting before tonight’s City Council hearing at Raines
Tonight, the Jacksonville City Council will host its first public hearing at 6 p.m. at Ed White High School’s auditorium at 1700 Old Middleburg Rd. N. to ask for residents’ thoughts on the city’s proposed redistricting plan.