US EditionFlorida Legislature approves redistricting bill to give GOP up to 4 more seats
The 83-28 vote sends the map to the state Senate as Republicans seek a 24-4 advantage in Florida’s congressional delegation.
- On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map with an 83-28 House vote and 21-17 Senate vote, sending it to Governor Ron DeSantis for signature.
- Adding up to four Republican-leaning seats, the DeSantis-backed plan aims to raise GOP-held districts to 24 of 28, continuing a national redistricting trend initiated by President Donald Trump.
- Lawmakers acted the same day the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Louisiana's map, limiting use of race in redistricting; DeSantis supporters argue this decision overrides state-level requirements.
- Democratic Representative Angie Nixon protested with a bullhorn during the 90-minute House session, while Democrats argued the map violates the Fair Districts Amendment by intentionally favoring incumbents.
- Legal battles are expected before the 2026 midterm elections, as this mid-decade redistricting reshapes Florida's political landscape and faces likely court challenges from Democratic opponents.
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Florida lawmakers approve proposed Congressional map
A newly proposed Florida congressional redistricting map – led by Governor Ron DeSantis – was passed by the Florida House and Senate. Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a new redistricted congressional map for the state, FOX 35 reported on Monday, in which the GOP could gain four more seats. In a vote on Wednesday, April 29, the new congressional district map passed with an 83-28 vote in the Florida House and 21-17 vote in the Florida Senate.
Florida makes late entry into redistricting, passing map favoring Republicans
Florida’s state senators narrowly approved a new congressional map Wednesday that Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, proposed during the special legislative session. Once enacted, the map would strengthen Republicans’ chances of winning more seats in the November midterm election. DeSantis will now decide the fate of his own map after lawmakers in the Florida legislature approved his congressional map, which restructured districts to strengthen Re…
Movement strengthens the party's chances of maintaining its narrow majority in mid-term elections in November
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