Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled on April 27 a new congressional map of the Sunshine State that would add four districts favorable for Republicans.
Were the map to become reality, it would apply to the 2026 midterms.
DeSantis told Fox News Digital that Florida has not received fair representation since the 2020 Census and said the state’s population growth and political shift justify revisiting district boundaries. He noted that Republicans now outnumber Democrats in the state by about 1.5 million voters. He also criticized the current district lines, saying maps drawn with racial considerations are unconstitutional and should not be used.
“Our new map for 2026 makes good on my promise to conduct mid-decade redistricting, and it more fairly represents the makeup of Florida today,” he added….
DeSantis Unveils New Florida Congressional Map That Could Add 4 GOP Seats
