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Will ‘fair districts’ in Florida lead to a fairer outcome?

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Six years ago, Florida voters approved constitutional amendments with the catchy title of “Fair Districts” that promised to end the political games that surrounded drawing legislative and congressional districts. Due to expensive court battles and standoffs in the Florida Legislature, this year’s election will mark the first time the full effort to end gerrymandering will be in place. As Election Day nears, however, it’s becoming apparent that the changes have not caused any major disruptions politically. Republicans are expected to…

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