US EditionVirginia Voters Just Approved an Aggressive Democratic Map. How Will Florida Respond?
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to push a new map as Republicans weigh gains of up to five U.S. House seats.
- Florida's four-day special legislative session on redistricting begins April 28, following intense pressure to redraw the state's 28 congressional districts after Virginia voters approved a new map favoring Democrats.
- Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment last Tuesday, adopting a map that could net Democrats four more seats, intensifying calls for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to aggressively maximize GOP-controlled seats.
- Warning of "maximum warfare," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries vowed to target eight Florida Republican-held seats if Florida Republicans proceed with what he termed an "illegal scheme."
- Yet House Speaker Daniel Perez expects a map from Governor Ron DeSantis before the session, though GOP lawmakers remain divided on whether to pursue an aggressive gerrymander risking incumbent safety.
- Republicans hope to pick up as many as three seats in Florida to regain their slight advantage, though analysts warn overly aggressive maps risk creating "dummymander" districts that endanger incumbents.
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Trump’s 'dummymandering' leaves US House remap in stalemate after Virginia vote • West Virginia Watch
The U.S. Capitol on the evening of Sept. 30, 2025. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)The race by each party to redraw U.S. House districts in their favor could be headed for a draw after Tuesday’s big win for Democrats in Virginia, though major shifts are still possible before crucial midterm elections in November. Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment that clears the path for the state’s legislature, controlled by Democrats,…
Trump’s 'dummymandering' leaves US House remap in stalemate after Virginia vote • Rhode Island Current
The U.S. Capitol on the evening of Sept. 30, 2025. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)The race by each party to redraw U.S. House districts in their favor could be headed for a draw after Tuesday’s big win for Democrats in Virginia, though major shifts are still possible before crucial midterm elections in November. Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment that clears the path for the state’s legislature, controlled by Democrats,…
Republicans pressure Ron DeSantis to redraw Florida’s US House maps after Virginia Democrats’ win
Senior Republicans in Washington are ramping up the pressure on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to redraw his state’s US House map after Virginia Democrats flipped potentially four seats in their favor.
Pressure grows for Florida Republicans to redraw Sunshine State map after Democrats’ Virginia gerrymandering victory
All eyes are on Florida now as Republicans reel from their narrow redistricting referendum loss in Virginia that could cost them four House seats in November.
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