Ron DeSantis releases new congressional map creating four more GOP-leaning seats in Florida

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DeSantis reveals new Florida map that could help GOP add four seats

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has unveiled a proposed congressional map that could potentially create four additional GOP-leaning seats. This proposal aims to challenge anti-gerrymandering provisions in the state Constitution. The map targets districts currently held by Democrats, including one in the Tampa area. The current composition of Florida's congressional delegation is 20 Republicans and 8 Democrats. The proposal's effectiveness will depend on voter turnout in future elections, as noted by The Hill.

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The proposed map could significantly alter the balance of power in Florida's congressional delegation, potentially increasing Republican representation from 20 to 24 seats, depending on voter turnout, as reported by The Hill.

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DeSantis reveals new Florida map that could help GOP add four seats
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4/27/2026

DeSantis reveals new Florida map that could help GOP add four seats

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) revealed a new set of congressional lines on Monday, with a map provided by his office to Fox News Digital appearing to show Republicans could gain as many as four seats depending on how voters vote. Florida now has 20 Republicans and eight Democrats in the House, but this map could make.

Ron DeSantis releases new congressional map creating four more GOP-leaning seats in Florida
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4/27/2026

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. The Florida.

DeSantis proposes new US House map for Florida aiming to flip four seats for Republicans | CNN Politics
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4/27/2026

DeSantis proposes new US House map for Florida aiming to flip four seats for Republicans

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed a new map for US House districts that appears to show Republicans gaining an advantage in four seats now held by Democrats. His proposal, released one day before the Florida Legislature opens a special session, targets a Tampa-area district held by Rep. Kathy Castor as well as an.