NewsFlorida PoliticsMay 7, 2026Florida
Senator Lori Berman Criticizes New Florida Congressional Map as Illegal Gerrymandering
Florida State Senator Lori Berman alleges that the state's newly passed congressional map is an illegal attempt to rig elections for partisan gain at the behest of Donald Trump. Berman argues the map violates the Fair Districts Amendment of the Florida Constitution and claims the Governor's justifications for the redistricting were debunked by a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
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The newly passed congressional map changes the boundaries of Florida's voting districts, which directly impacts which candidates residents can vote for in the upcoming November elections.
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Who's Mentioned
dateApril 28, 2026“Date the Florida Legislature convened for a Special Session.”otherLouisiana v. Callais“U.S. Supreme Court case cited by the Governor as justification for the map.”personDonald Trump“Former U.S. President referenced regarding political influence.”otherVoting Rights Act of 1965“Federal legislation referenced in the redistricting debate.”organizationFlorida Legislature“The body that passed the new congressional map.”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who proposed the redistricting map.”personLori Berman“Florida State Senator and author of the memo.”