US EditionDeSantis releases new congressional map creating four more GOP-leaning seats in Florida
The proposal would put 4 more House seats in Republican hands and take effect only if the legislature approves it.
- 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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'Certifiably insane': Florida political expert warns Republicans their map will backfire
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) submitted his new map to redraw the state's congressional districts, which he believes will give Republicans an advantage in winning four seats. But one political expert is saying this map will "backfire."DeSantis shared the map with Fox News, showing that he targeted Democratic seats in the southeast corner of the state and the Tampa Bay area, CNN reported. It's the latter that one the politico took issue with. "Ce…
Ron DeSantis releases new congressional map creating four more GOP-leaning seats in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday released a proposed redraw of the state’s congressional lines that, on paper, would create four new GOP-leaning seats — an aggressive proposal that the governor is using to try to challenge anti-gerrymandering language in the state constitution
Gov. Ron DeSantis releases new congressional map for Florida, favoring Republicans
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday released his new plan for Florida’s congressional map, a redistricting proposal that could give the Republican Party four more seats in Congress. His plan, released exclusively to Fox News, would leave Tampa…
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Orlando SentinelDeSantis congressional map eliminates four Democratic-leaning districts
Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed a congressional map on Monday that eliminates four Democratic-leaning districts, including a Hispanic majority district in Central Florida.
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