US EditionDeSantis releases new congressional map creating four more GOP-leaning seats in Florida
The proposal could shift Florida to 24 Republican-leaning House districts and trigger legal challenges over the state’s anti-gerrymandering rules.
- On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a proposed congressional map that could add four Republican-leaning seats, pending approval from the Republican-controlled Legislature for the 2026 midterms.
- DeSantis cited Florida's population growth since the 2020 Census, claiming the state shifted to a 1.5 million Republican advantage while arguing the current map is unconstitutional because it draws districts based on race.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the proposal as a "DeSantis dummymander," warning Florida Republicans of political consequences. DeSantis responded by inviting Jeffries to campaign in Florida and offering to host him at the governor's mansion.
- Projections show the map could create four additional GOP-leaning seats amid nationwide redistricting battles. Sources familiar with the plan insist the move is driven by population increases rather than political retaliation for Virginia's recent constitutional amendment.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson recently encouraged the redistricting attempt last week, stating Florida "has the right to do so." The map's success depends on the upcoming special legislative session, which could reshape the state's congressional delegation.
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The Billings Gazette
DeSantis proposes new voting maps in Florida
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a new congressional map Monday aimed at flipping four Democratic U.S. House of Representatives seats in November's midterm election, further escalating a coastto-coast redistricting war that already reshaped dozens of districts nationwide.
Hawaii Tribune-Herald
DeSantis proposes Florida house map that could add four Republican seats
MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida proposed a redraw of the state’s congressional districts Monday that could give Republicans as many as four new seats, an aggressive gambit that could also endanger some of the party’s incumbents should a blue wave emerge in the November midterms. The post DeSantis proposes Florida house map that could add four Republican seats appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! All eyes are on Florida this week, as it is likely the final battleground in the high-stakes fight between President Donald Trump and Republicans versus Democrats over congressional redistricting. A special session of the Florida legislature, called earlier this year by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to redraw the right-leaning state’s U.S. House districts, kicks off on Tuesday. At stake is which party w…
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a new congressional map that would likely give Republicans four additional seats in the House of Representatives. “Florida got shortchanged in the 2020 Census, and we’ve been fighting for fair representation ever since,” DeSantis told Fox News Digital. “Our population has since grown dramatically, and we have moved from a Democrat majority to a 1.5 million Republican advantage. Drawing maps based on race, which…
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Florida's redistricting fight puts Ron DeSantis back in the Republican spotlight
Ron DeSantis is back in the national spotlight as he pushes for a new congressional map in Florida. His proposal aims to give Republicans four more seats, equivalent to the expected Democratic gains in Virginia.
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