Daytona Beach will draw new Commission map following ACLU redistricting lawsuit
Daytona Beach officials have repealed a redistricting map following a lawsuit brought by the ACLU of Florida.
“This outcome sends a clear message: gerrymandering to protect politicians at the expense of voters is unacceptable and unlawful,” said Nicholas Warren, staff attorney with the ACLU of Florida.
“This victory ensures that the voices of Daytona Beach residents are respected and represented. This case is about more than a single map — it’s about protecting the right of every voter to have a fair and equal say in their government. We will remain vigilant as the city undertakes a new redistricting process, ensuring that this time, the people come first, not political gamesmanship.”
A circuit court lawsuit alleged City Commissioners wrongly designed city political boundaries to protect incumbents. That included considering home addresses of current Commissioners to ensure they continued living in newly drawn districts.
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