May 4, 2026

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Controversial Redistricting Map Expected to Flip Four House Seats

Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map that could increase Republican seats in Florida's House from 20 to 24, significantly impacting the upcoming midterm elections.
The map consolidates Democratic voters in Orlando and splits the Tampa Bay area, potentially endangering Democratic incumbents like Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Kathy Castor.
Critics, including both Democrats and some Republicans, argue the map violates Florida's constitutional prohibition on partisan gerrymandering and could backfire on GOP representatives.