WASHINGTON (TNND) — Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday revealed a new redistricting map that would give the Sunshine State four more seats.
If this map gets approved, DeSantis could sign it into law before the 2026 midterms.
“Florida got shortchanged in the 2020 Census, and we’ve been fighting for fair representation ever since,” he said in an interview with Fox News Digital. “Our population has since grown dramatically, and we have moved from a Democrat majority to a 1.5 million Republican advantage. Drawing maps based on race, which is reflected in our current congressional districts, is unconstitutional and should be prohibited.”
The releasing of the map comes the week after Virginia voters approved a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional maps, which eliminate four GOP seats in the state.
The Virginia Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether to block the new map.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries last week told DeSantis to “F around and find out” if he tries to go through with redistricting.
DeSantis told Fox News Digital that the new map represents Florida more fairly.
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“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 said.