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Vern Buchanan has been Manatee County's congressman since 2007. That might be about to change

Vern Buchanan has been Manatee County's congressman since 2007. That might be about to change

Gov. DeSantis's congressional redistricting proposal could shake up local political scene

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Apr 13, 2022
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UPDATED, April 14, 2022: Updated with information about partisan leanings of the proposed new district and that members of Congress are not legally required to live in the districts they represent.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday submitted a proposed U.S. House redistricting plan that could have huge repercussions for Manatee County and U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.

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