State Senator Shevrin Jones: Redistricting, Representation, and What's at Stake in Florida

Could Gov. Ron DeSantis' new congressional maps, passed by the Legislature and now being challenged in court, topple Florida's Fair Districts Amendments? Democratic Senator Shevrin Jones, who voted against the maps, believes they could pave the way for courts to undo the constitutional amendments aimed in part at preventing partisan gerrymandering. On this week's "Between the Lines with Dara Kam" podcast from State Affairs, Jones argues that so‑called "race‑neutral" map‑drawing undermines meaningful representation for minority communities. He also discusses a generational shift in how Black voters are represented following a seminal U.S. Supreme Court decision in a Louisiana redistricting case. Plus, Jones gives listeners a preview of the special legislative session on the state budget that kicks off this week. Visit pro.stateaffairs.com/florida for more.