Dear friend,
Florida lawmakers have scheduled a special session on April 20–24 to take up an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting process.
This effort threatens to dilute the political power of our communities and undermine fair representation and it’s part of a broader national push. At the urging of Donald Trump, states are revisiting congressional maps outside of the normal census cycle to gain partisan advantage ahead of the 2026 elections. Texas and Ohio have already moved forward, and Florida is now at the center of this effort.
Right now, there are no maps publicly available and the timeline remains unclear. But what is clear is this: decisions that impact our communities cannot happen behind closed doors.
We are mobilizing to Tallahassee on Monday, April 20, and we want you with us. We are organizing a free trip to the Capitol, including transportation, breakfast, and lunch, so our community can show up together and demand fair maps.
What the day will look like:

  • Rally at the Capitol calling on lawmakers to abandon mid-decade redistricting. Click HERE to register.

  • Community mock hearing on the Florida Voting Rights Act (with an opportunity for you to speak). Click HERE to register.

  • Opportunities to provide public comment if permitted by the House or Senate Redistricting Committees

  • Virtual Florida Black Political Empowerment Call Focused on Redistricting, Featuring Hon. Eric H. Holder, Jr. Click HERE to register.

To make it accessible, we are providing:
  • Free bus transportation with pickups in Orlando, Kissimmee, Jacksonville, and  St. Petersburg.
  • Early morning departure and same-day return
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner for all participants
Click HERE to register for bus transportation.. If you’re unable to attend in person, you can still take action. You can click HERE for a toolkit where you will find message guidance, digital actions to email Legislators, and more.
This moment matters. We must stand up now to stop this mid-decade redistricting effort and protect fair representation for our communities. Please join us in Tallahassee if you’re able.