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Florida voters choose in governor, Senate primaries and more races to watch today - CBS News
Florida residents are hitting the polls today, not just to pick nominees for governor and Senate, but to solidify controversial new congressional maps that heavily favor one party. Today's primaries mark the first real test for the districts pushed by Governor Ron DeSantis.
Today's primaries mark the first real test for the districts pushed by Governor Ron DeSantis. These lines aim to give Republicans an edge in 24 out of 28 seats across the state, deciding who runs in November and will shape Florida's representation in Washington for the next decade. Here in Lubbock, we understand how much our own District 19 race means to folks living near the Depot District or out in Raintree. Florida's votes are just as defining for their communities.
For everyday people in Florida, these primary results mean their congressional representatives will likely come from districts pre-drawn for a specific partisan outcome. While we're not voting on Florida's races, the national implications are real. State-level political maneuvers like redistricting can profoundly shift federal power, affecting policy far beyond one state's borders.
Common questions
How do Florida's new congressional maps affect the state?
- Florida's new congressional maps aim to give Republicans an edge in 24 out of 28 seats across the state. These districts, pushed by Governor Ron DeSantis, will decide who runs in November and will shape Florida's representation for the next decade.
Why does this Florida primary matter to Lubbock residents?
- While focused on Florida, the article draws a parallel to Lubbock's own District 19 race. It highlights that the outcomes of these votes, especially regarding district drawing, are just as defining for communities in Florida as Lubbock's races are for its residents.
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