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Florida GOP gerrymander may backfire as Hispanic voters shift

Original: # Florida is one of the 6 states that # Republicans gerrymandered this cycle, but with Hispanic voters turning away from

Florida is one of six states where Republicans redrawn congressional maps this cycle, but commentators note that Hispanic voters moving away from the GOP could flip the expected advantage. Analysts point to Democrat Jared Moskowitz being favored in FL-25 and Kathy Castor in a very close race, suggesting the new map might ultimately increase Democratic seats rather than Republican ones.

Why now: New congressional maps and shifting Hispanic voter loyalty make Florida's districts unexpectedly competitive, prompting debate over whether the gerrymander will backfire.

FloridaRepublican PartyJared MoskowitzKathy CastorHispanic voters

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• # Florida is one of the 6 states that # Republicans gerrymandered this cycle, but with Hispanic voters turning away from the # GOP , that math may end up increasing democratic seats. @ jaredmoskowitz is favored to win FL-25 and Democrat @ kathycastorfl is in an EXTREMELY close… · juliehuz@mastodon.world · 2

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