Special FL Legislative Session on Redistricting Rescheduled

Florida lawmakers are now scheduled to reconvene for a special redistricting session beginning April 28, 2026, with the session expected to run through roughly May 1. This marks a shift from the original April 20–24 schedule, which was delayed by Ron DeSantis in order to adjust timing and broaden the agenda. The primary focus of the session will be congressional redistricting—a mid-decade redraw of Florida’s maps—although lawmakers may also take up additional issues such as artificial intelligence policy and vaccines. This effort is notable because it falls outside the typical once-a-decade redistricting cycle, making it an unusual and high-stakes move. The timing is also influenced in part by a pending decision from the U.S. Supreme Court that could impact voting rights rules and how district maps are ultimately drawn. Learn what you can do.

Saturday, April 25 | 2–4 PM
South County Regional Library, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero

You are invited to our Candidate Forum—an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to represent our community. Candidates will share their vision, answer audience questions, and offer closing remarks in a respectful, informative setting. Hear from Congressional Candidates (District 19): Victor Arias and Howard Sapp; School Board, Candidate India Palencia (District 6–“at-large”); David Silverberg, State Senate District 28; James Anderst, Bonita Springs City Council, District 5.

Your voice matters—join us to learn, ask questions, and be part of shaping our community’s future.

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