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Florida tries to gerrymander harder, may end up helping Democrats

Jason Weisberger
Apr 23, 2026
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Florida Republicans, never ones to leave a map untouched, are considering another round of redistricting in response to Democratic gains elsewhere. The catch: push the lines too far, and a strategy meant to lock in seats could instead make more of them competitive, turning a power play into a potential self-own.

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