Florida Redistricting Preview #9: The 2015 State Senate Redraw Nightmare
Republicans had to redraw the FL State Senate districts. The inter-party drama led to a heated special session.
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Florida Redistricting Preview #5: The 2002 Remap – Revenge of the GOP
This article is #5 in my series on the history of redistricting in Florida. Last week, I looked at Florida’s redistricting battle in…
Florida Redistricting Preview #2: 1970s through 1980s – Democratic Gerrymandering
(This article marks Issue #2 of a history of redistricting in Florida) Last week, I wrote about Florida’s redistricting/apportionment battles from the 1840s…
Florida Redistricting Preview #1: Legacy of Malapportionment
Redistricting has been a contentious issue in Florida since its 1845 statehood. For 100 years, malapportionment was a major issue in the state.
What the Pennsylvania Referendums Mean For 2022
In May, Pennsylvania voters passed two ballot measures that limited the power of the Governor in emergencies.
History of Gambling in Florida
Last week, the Florida legislature signed off on a massive gambling compact worked out between Governor Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida
Florida Lawmakers Destroy Democracy in Key West
In November of 2020, voters in the city of Key West voted to restrict what type of cruise ship activity would happen in…
How Florida’s State House Districts Voted in 2020
In November of 2020, Donald Trump won Florida in his failed re-election bid. He took the state by 3.3% – which was the…
“Approval Voting” in the St. Louis Mayoral Election (Updated with Runoff Results)
(Note: This original article was written on March 4th, after the mayoral primary had taken place. The post has been updated at the…
How Florida’s State Senate Districts Voted in 2020
In November of 2020, Donald Trump won Florida in his failed re-election bid. He took the state by 3.3% – which was the…