Could the Florida Gerrymander Blow Up on the GOP? (w/ Marc Caputo)

Could the Florida Gerrymander Blow Up on the GOP? (w/ Marc Caputo)

From Bulwark Takes by The Bulwark

April 28, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 800

About this episode

Sam Stein discusses Florida's new redistricting map and its implications with Marc Caputo.

Sam Stein welcomes Axios' Marc Caputo to discuss Florida’s new redistricting map—and the legal storm it’s about to trigger. Governor Ron DeSantis has unveiled a plan that could shift Florida’s congressional delegation from 20–8 to as much as 24–4 in favor of Republicans. But there’s a major problem: Florida’s constitution explicitly bans partisan gerrymandering. So how is this happening? Right now, Soul is offering 30% off your entire order! Go to https://GetSoul.com and use the code BULWARKTAKES. Read more from Marc Caputo: https://www.axios.com/2026/04/27/desantis-florida-map-gerrymandering-redistricting-war Tickets for our Bulwark Live shows in San Diego and Los Angeles in May: https://thebulwark.com/events

People in this episode

Host: Sam Stein

Guest: Marc Caputo

Topics covered

  • gerrymandering
  • redistricting
  • Florida politics
  • Republican party
  • legal issues
  • elections

Keywords

  • Florida
  • gerrymandering
  • redistricting
  • Ron DeSantis
  • congressional delegation
  • partisan politics
  • legal challenges

Sponsors

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Organizations: Axios, The Bulwark

Places: Florida

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