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Florida’s Fair Districts provision states that congressional districts cannot be drawn in a way that would “diminish” minority voters ability to elect someone of their choice.
MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to dismantle a North Florida congressional district formerly held by a Black Democrat could be reversed according to a surprise agreement reached late Friday
“It is certainly a gamble but it’s one that’s necessary because not taking it leaves us with the possibility of always asking ‘what if.’ ” -- Jasmine Burney-Clark, founder of Equal Ground
The state and plaintiffs in a redistricting lawsuit are heading to a Tallahassee courtroom next week. The hearing comes after the state admitted in filings that Black voters no longer have the ability to elect a candidate of their choice in a key, North Florida congressional district.
The agreement drops the legal challenge to how congressional districts in Tampa Bay were drawn.