Democrats Are So Mad About Ron DeSantis’ Redistricting Play, They’re Blowing Bullhorns Over It

A Florida lawmaker yelled into a bullhorn Wednesday on the floor of the Florida House of Representatives to protest new congressional district maps supported by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

DeSantis unveiled new maps for the state Monday, which would allow the GOP to gain four seats in the United States House of Representatives. Video posted on X Wednesday showed Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon taking the bullhorn and shouting as voting on the legislation was underway.

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“This is an assault on our democracy! This is a violation of the constitution!” Nixon, who is running for the Democratic nomination in the special election for the U.S. Senate seat currently help by Republican Sen. Ashley Moody, shouted. Nixon admitted she was “out of order” but accused Republicans of an “illegal” redrawing of the districts.

Despite the antics from Nixon, the Florida House of Representatives passed the new congressional map by an overwhelming 83-28 margin, sending it to the Florida state Senate.

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana congressional map that featured two black-majority districts, saying it was a “racial gerrymander” in a 6-3 decision