Redistricting 2023: Updates on disputed congressional maps in 3 states.

Redistricting Battles: Updates from Florida, Ohio, and Alabama

Florida

The congressional map ‍in the Sunshine State is currently in legal limbo after a circuit judge ⁣ruled last week that the current map, which‌ was enacted in 2022, was ⁢unconstitutional.

“By dismantling a congressional ​district ​that enabled Black voters to elect⁤ their candidates of choice under the previous⁢ plan, the⁤ Enacted⁢ Plan violates Article III, Section 20(a) of the Florida Constitution,”

The state plans to appeal the ruling to the⁢ Florida Supreme Court, which means a new map⁣ may be created. If that happens, Democrats could ⁣potentially gain a seat from the‌ GOP, as the​ current delegation consists of 20 Republicans and eight Democrats.

Ohio

The congressional map used in 2022 in Ohio will⁤ remain ‍in place ‌for the 2024 elections after ⁤a challenge to its‍ legality was dismissed ⁤by the Ohio Supreme Court.

Petitioners had concerns that a new map would be more favorable to Republicans, but the current map will stay for at least ‌the next election. ⁣Currently, Ohio has 10 districts represented by Republicans​ and five​ represented by Democrats.

Alabama

A federal district court struck down a proposed congressional map for Alabama, stating that it failed to ‍adhere to the Supreme Court’s ruling for a second majority-black‍ district in the state.

“We are ​deeply troubled that the State enacted a map that the State ​readily admits ⁤does not provide the remedy we said federal law​ requires,”

Alabama⁣ Secretary of State​ Wes Allen has ⁢filed an appeal to the Supreme Court and requested a stay on the ruling. If a second majority-black district is created, it could potentially flip a seat from the GOP to the‌ Democrats. Currently, Alabama has‌ a congressional delegation of ⁣six Republicans and one Democrat.

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