Florida’s Republican-controlled House begins redistricting efforts seeking three to five additional congressional seats for 2026, part of Trump-backed nationwide push.

State Constitution bars partisan map-drawing, but Gov. DeSantis threatens special session to advance the effort despite legislative infighting.

Civil rights groups vow constitutional challenges, warning partisan redistricting violates state law.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s Republican-controlled House is holding the first meeting of its select committee on congressional redistricting Thursday, as the state becomes the latest to consider redrawing electoral maps amid a partisan battle for every edge in next year’s midterm elections.

The national wave of redistricting efforts was instigated by President Trump, who hopes

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