The Florida state legislature on Wednesday advanced a new congressional map proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), giving Republicans four more seats they are likely to win over Democrats.
The redistricting bill seeks to give Republicans a 24-4 advantage in the state, which is now represented in the U.S. House by 20 Republicans and seven Democrats. One seat is vacant after former Democratic congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned last week ahead of a sanctions hearing; she faced expulsion for campaign finance violations.
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