WATCH: Chaos erupts as Florida Dem in pink jumpsuit grabs bullhorn mid-vote: ‘It’s illegal!’

Florida Democratic Rep.Angie Nixon went viral for taking a bullhorn to a legislative fight, storming down the aisle and causing confusion on the House floor during final passage of a Gov.Ron DeSantis-backed redistricting bill.

Dressed in a pink jumpsuit and wielding a pink megaphone, Nixon approached the House speaker’s dais and shouted to fellow Florida representatives as the final vote was called.She shouted, “This is a violation of the Constitution!It is!”

Nixon continued shouting into the bullhorn for the entirety of the vote.She insisted, “What y’all are doing is illegal!” and “I will not allow you to destroy our democracy!” As she shouted, several colleagues could be seen filming her on their phones.

However, her protest was ultimately unsuccessful.While she continued shouting, “You are out of order!” and “This is a violation of the Constitution,” the Florida House granted final approval of the redistricting bill in an 83-28 vote.The Florida Senate alsopassed the measurethis week, sending it to DeSantis’ desk for signature.

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Florida state Rep.Angie Nixon, a Democrat, attempted to disrupt final approval of a Gov.Ron DeSantis-backed redistricting bill by shouting on the House floor with a bullhorn.(Wilfredo Lee, File/AP Photo;Rep.Angie Nixon, official government website)

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The new districts are expected to favorRepublicansand could net the party an additional four seats.

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Republicans and Democrats are engaged in a nationwide redistricting battle as they vie for control of the House of Representatives ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.Texas, California and Virginia are among the states that have approved redistricting measures.

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The proposed map redraws Florida’s congressional districts to reflect population shifts, consolidating GOP-leaning areas and creating four additional Republican-favored seats.(Office of Governor Ron DeSantis)

He asserted that the current Florida district map is “based on race,” which he called unconstitutional and said, “Should be prohibited.”

“Our new map for 2026 makes good on my promise toconduct mid-decade redistricting, and it more fairly represents the makeup of Florida today,” said DeSantis.

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Currently, the Florida delegation to Congress is represented by 20Republicansand seven Democrats, with an eighth Democratic seat vacant following the resignation of former Rep.Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.

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Republican Gov.Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference in Miami, Fla., on April 10, 2025.(Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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The redistricting proposal comes after Virginia recently approved a constitutional amendment allowing the state to redraw its congressional districts and flip four GOP seats to the Democratic side.The proposed map was praised by Democrats, including Gov.Abigail Spanbergerand former President Barack Obama.

�s Kiera McDonald and Preston Mizell contributed to this report.