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New population projections from the U.S. Census Bureau show GOP-controlled states on track for gains in House seats after the 2030 census. Meanwhile, some Democratic states could see a net loss. But Democratic groups say that shouldn’t give a greenlight to further GOP gerrymandering in Florida.
Now that Texas and California have completed their unusual mid-decade redrawing of the congressional maps, the next big prize is Florida. Gov.
Democrats from Miami and across Florida condemned the attorney general's memo targeting anti-racism laws, warning it endangers years of progress for minority communities.
Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election
Florida Republicans’ decision to move forward with redistricting threatens to further sideline Democrats in a state that’s becoming increasingly red over the years. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced last week that he’s calling a special session in April to redraw the Sunshine State’s congressional map,
Florida lawmakers debate immigration enforcement as Democrats propose transparency measures and Republicans push stricter E-Verify requirements.
The Florida Legislature's Democratic Black Caucus held a press conference Thursday to call out a new opinion by the state attorney general. Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office will not enforce or defend affirmative action laws.
The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and other groups supported the Democrats’ bills, each of which must clear two more committees to make it to the Senate floor.