Florida Congressional District Redrawn, Former Party Leader Seeks New Seat
Republicans redrew congressional district lines that moved a former party chair out of her previous district. She has announced plans to run in Florida's 20th Congressional District instead.
rediff.comRepublicans redrew congressional district lines that moved a former party chair out of her previous district. She has announced plans to run in Florida's 20th Congressional District instead. The decision has created tensions with some Black Democrats in the area. Officials said the new boundaries were drawn during the most recent redistricting process.
The district has a majority-Black population according to census data. Local party members have raised concerns about representation in the newly configured district. The former party chair's decision to seek the seat comes after the boundary changes took effect.
The candidate will need to gather signatures and meet filing requirements for the upcoming election cycle. Party officials have not yet commented on how the contest might affect other races in the state.
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The race could affect representation for residents in the redrawn district.
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