Overview
- Gov. Ron DeSantis moved Florida’s special session on congressional maps to April 28–May 1 and added an AI package and a medical‑freedom bill to the agenda, with no draft maps released so far.
- Florida Senate leaders said they are not drawing a map before the session and expect a proposal from the governor’s office, with a presentation planned to the Senate Rules Committee on April 28.
- Maryland’s bid to rework its map died when the Senate left the bill in committee as the session ended, despite Gov. Wes Moore’s push and warnings from Senate President Bill Ferguson about a likely court backlash.
- Virginia voters face a referendum on April 21 that could allow a new Democratic‑drawn map projected to add up to four Democratic‑leaning seats, though court questions about the process remain.
- The mid‑decade scramble began after President Donald Trump urged Texas to redraw lines, and Florida is now seen as a key remaining venue, with state law barring partisan intent and some Republicans warning a new map could create more swing seats and endanger incumbents.