gerrymandering /tags/gerrymandering gerrymandering en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Fri, 15 May 2026 16:41:00 GMT New U.S. House map in Florida accused of violating 2010 state ban on partisan gerrymandering /government-politics/2026-05-15/florida-court-to-consider-whether-new-us-house-map-violates-state-ban-on-partisan-gerrymandering New U.S. House districts in Florida are facing their first test in court. A state judge is set to hear arguments Friday on a request to block the new districts from being used in the midterm elections. Several lawsuits contend the districts violate a state constitutional provision against partisan gerrymandering. Fri, 15 May 2026 16:41:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-15/florida-court-to-consider-whether-new-us-house-map-violates-state-ban-on-partisan-gerrymandering David A. Lieb and Mike Schneider | Associated Press Was the Voting Rights Act created because of Democrat gerrymandering? Fact-checking Byron Donalds /government-politics/2026-05-11/voting-rights-act-democrat-gerrymandering-byron-donalds Congress passed the 1965 Voting Rights Act to fortify the 15th Amendment, which gave Black men the right to vote, and end longstanding discriminatory practices that prevented them from voting. Mon, 11 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-11/voting-rights-act-democrat-gerrymandering-byron-donalds Samantha Putterman | PolitiFact Gerrymandering is unpopular with Florida voters – recent survey shows why DeSantis pushed for it /government-politics/2026-05-01/gerrymandering-is-unpopular-with-florida-voters-recent-survey-shows-why-desantis-pushed-for-it Mid-decade redistricting in Florida was all but inevitable once Donald Trump made partisan map-drawing a national priority. I’m a political scientist, and my research focuses on voting and elections. I’ve served as an expert in redistricting cases in Florida, and I’ve been tracking Florida voters’ opinions on DeSantis’ 2026 redistricting efforts. Fri, 01 May 2026 20:33:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-01/gerrymandering-is-unpopular-with-florida-voters-recent-survey-shows-why-desantis-pushed-for-it Daniel A. Smith | The Conversation DeSantis slammed for ripping up voter-approved Florida amendment in gerrymandering push /government-politics/2026-04-27/desantis-fair-districts-amendment-unconstitutional-gerrymander With his new congressional maps heavily favoring Republicans, Gov. Ron DeSantis is unilaterally declaring unconstitutional the 2010 "Fair Districts" amendment that state voters overwhelmingly approved, say statewide and national Democrats, along with the Miami attorney who got the amendment on the ballot. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:43:41 GMT /government-politics/2026-04-27/desantis-fair-districts-amendment-unconstitutional-gerrymander Daniel Rivero Part of a redistricting fight in South Florida can move forward /government-politics/2025-11-24/part-of-a-redistricting-fight-in-south-florida-can-move-forward A panel of federal judges Friday said a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of three Florida House districts and one congressional district can move forward Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-11-24/part-of-a-redistricting-fight-in-south-florida-can-move-forward Jim Saunders 3 reasons Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire /government-politics/2025-08-18/3-reasons-republicans-redistricting-power-grab-might-backfire Texas Democrats aim to prevent the Republican-controlled government from enacting a mid-decade gerrymander that would give Republicans several more seats in Congress. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:00:05 GMT /government-politics/2025-08-18/3-reasons-republicans-redistricting-power-grab-might-backfire The Conversation State seeks to end South Florida redistricting lawsuit /government-politics/2024-07-15/south-florida-redistricting-lawsuit-gerrymandering Attorneys for the Florida House and Secretary of State Cord Byrd disputed allegations that the Legislature violated equal-protection rights in the way it drew districts that would elect Hispanic candidates. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-07-15/south-florida-redistricting-lawsuit-gerrymandering Jim Saunders New racial gerrymandering lawsuit takes aim at South Florida's powerful congressional districts /law-justice/2024-05-23/new-racial-gerrymandering-lawsuit-takes-aim-at-south-floridas-powerful-congressional-districts A new federal lawsuit challenges 11 federal and state congressional districts from Key West to Hialeah for alleged unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. Thu, 23 May 2024 21:51:19 GMT /law-justice/2024-05-23/new-racial-gerrymandering-lawsuit-takes-aim-at-south-floridas-powerful-congressional-districts Joshua Ceballos City of Miami delays vote on gerrymandering settlement, could face consequences /government-politics/2024-05-09/miami-racial-gerrymandering-map-districts-settlement-delay Four Miami city commissioners voted to defer "the most important vote" the city has had this year that would've adopted a new map of city districts. The commission will now vote on a settlement in two weeks — if they don't face repercussions. Thu, 09 May 2024 16:15:39 GMT /government-politics/2024-05-09/miami-racial-gerrymandering-map-districts-settlement-delay Joshua Ceballos City of Miami to vote on new map, $1.5 million payment following 'racial gerrymandering' ruling /government-politics/2024-05-01/miami-new-map-districts-vote-racial-gerrymandering-agreement The new map was drawn up alongside voting rights advocates after more than a year of tense litigation over a redistricting effort that a federal judge called "racially gerrymandered." The deal includes a federal settlement agreement that would take taxpayers' total bill close to $3 million. Wed, 01 May 2024 14:34:53 GMT /government-politics/2024-05-01/miami-new-map-districts-vote-racial-gerrymandering-agreement Joshua Ceballos