US EditionGov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida’s congressional districts
The special session aims to ensure fair representation amid population shifts and a pending Supreme Court ruling, with Republicans holding 20 of Florida's 28 congressional seats.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that he will call a special session in April to redraw Florida's congressional districts.
- Florida was awarded 28 congressional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives after the 2020 Census, but DeSantis complained that Florida should have gained more seats.
- Some Republican-led states have followed Texas' move to redraw congressional districts, while some Democratic-led states have countered with redrawing maps to favor Democrats.
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DeSantis wants Florida to redraw voting districts
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he plans to call a special session in April for the Republican-dominated legislature to draw new congressional districts, joining a redistricting arms race among states that have redrawn districts mid-decade.
DeSantis announces special session on Florida redistricting ahead of 2026 midterms
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that he will convene a special legislative session in late April to consider a mid-decade redistricting effort, which could give the GOP a boost ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
News Wrap: DeSantis calling redistricting special session
In our news wrap Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling a special session to redraw congressional maps, the House Oversight Committee heard from Minnesota Republicans who claimed that state officials resisted efforts to address systemic fraud and Nick Reiner's arraignment in the killing of his parents was delayed after his high-profile attorney was replaced by a public defender.
DeSantis Calls Special Session for April to Redistrict in Hopes of Preserving GOP Majority in US House
Governor Ron DeSantis has officially called a special legislative session for April 2026 to redraw Florida’s congressional districts mid-decade. The move follows pressure from national GOP figures but faces internal resistance from House Speaker Danny Perez, who favors immediate action. DeSantis argues the state must wait for a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on racial gerrymandering. This disagreement highlights growing tension between the Governor a…
News Wrap: DeSantis calling special session to redraw Florida's congressional maps
In our news wrap Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling a special session to redraw congressional maps, the House Oversight Committee heard from Minnesota Republicans who claimed that state officials resisted efforts to address systemic fraud and Nick Reiner's arraignment in the killing…
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