Special Legislative Session
Mid-Decade Redistricting

• What it is: An unprecedented attempt to redraw Florida’s congressional districts outside the normal census cycle, widely viewed as an effort to create additional and stronger Republican-leaning districts.
  

  
  

• When: April 20-24, 2026, in Tallahassee.
  

  
  

• Who decides: The Florida Legislature controls the process, with limited checks beyond possible court challenges.
  

  
  

• Why it matters: Redrawing maps mid-decade undermines fair representation and risks manipulating congressional district lines for partisan advantage rather than population changes.
  

  
  

• How it moves forward: Lawmakers introduce and approve new maps. There will be limited public input. There will probably be litigation. If approved, the districts will likely be used in the 2026 mid-term elections.

Two Webinars: Say NO to Redistricting!

Both events are free and open to the public.
You must register to receive your Zoom link.

There will be two opportunities to join League webinars on redistricting to help inform attendees on the topic of redistricting. Join either or both of these one-hour sessions that will offer attendees a brief background on redistricting, current status of redistricting efforts in Florida, and the LWV's position. Q&A will follow both sessions.

Session 1 - Hosted by League of Women Voters of Florida:

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Time: 7:00 pm

Presenter: Rosemary Nilles of the LWVFL Speakers Bureau

REGISTER for SESSION 1

Session 2 - Hosted by League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County:

Date: Monday, April 20, 2026

Time: 10:00 am

Presenter: LWVPBC Speakers Bureau