Republicans control the redistricting process that could define the next decade.
Legislative leaders have announced which lawmakers will play direct roles in drawing the state’s districts for the next decade.
Senate President Wilton Simpson and House Speaker Chris Sprowls announced their committee assignments for the coming year’s redistricting committees and subcommittees. Those committees, all led by Republicans, will direct the early steps as lawmakers redraw boundaries for state House and Senate districts and for 28 congressional districts in Florida.