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Ryan RayDecember 11, 2015

Former writer for the Florida Squeeze and other liberal blogs Dave Trotter announced his candidacy to challenge Rep. Eric Eisnaugle for House District 44, in the Orlando area on Wednesday. Trotter made the quixotic announcement from Montreal – “(yes, that Montréal, located in Canada, a foreign country)” he added – in an attempt to highlight perceived problems with the […]

Matthew IsbellSeptember 17, 2015

When Judge Terry Lewis convenes his redistricting trial this month, there will be seven different maps to examine: three from the Legislature and four from the plaintiffs. Let’s discuss key differences in the maps being proposed with specific focus on the maps submitted by the plaintiffs and how they compare with the Legislature’s proposals. Debate […]

Matthew IsbellAugust 6, 2015

The Florida Legislature released its base map heading into next week’s Special Session on redistricting. The map makes changes to 22 of the 27 districts. Some changes are small while others are very large. Many voters will find themselves in brand new districts if the base map becomes law. The map below shows areas that […]

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Montreal resident Dave Trotter announces bid in HD 44, hopes to poke Florida Democrats

Matt Isbell: Plaintiffs most likely to squabble over South Florida redistricting maps

Explaining Florida’s proposed congressional base maps