"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."
"When they draw compact districts, we're going to get a lot more Republicans here in Florida."
"Nikki Fried, chair of the Florida Democratic Party, has called the redistricting effort 'unconstitutional gerrymandering,' and some Democrats say it could end up benefiting their candidates in the end."
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed new voting lines in Florida that could potentially add four Republican seats in the U.S. House. A special legislative session is set to begin, with a map indicating 24 Republican-leaning and four Democratic-leaning districts. Currently, Florida has 20 Republican and seven Democratic representatives. The redistricting effort may face legal challenges and political opposition, with some Democrats claiming it is unconstitutional gerrymandering. However, Republican leaders believe the new map will enhance their electoral prospects in future elections.
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