DeSantis unveils Florida map that could add 4 GOP House seats in 2026
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Key Points:
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a new congressional map that would give Republicans an additional four seats if approved by the state legislature and signed into law, applying to the 2026 midterms.
- DeSantis emphasized that the redistricting reflects Florida's population growth and shift to a Republican majority, criticizing current districts for being racially based and unconstitutional.
- The proposal contrasts with Virginia's recent Democratic-backed redistricting amendment, which is projected to flip four GOP seats to Democrats, highlighting differing partisan strategies in redistricting efforts.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized DeSantis' plan as a "dummymander," warning Florida Republicans of potential electoral backlash, to which DeSantis responded by inviting Jeffries to campaign in Florida.
- The redistricting debate is part of a broader national struggle as both parties vie for control of Congress amid slim majorities, with support for Florida's efforts coming from House Speaker Mike Johnson.
