TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB) – Governor Ron DeSantis wants to turn Florida more red in his newly released congressional district maps as a special legislative session kicks off this week.
TV20 obtained the new proposed map from the Governor’s Office, which was colored red and blue and appears to show a map with the GOP expected to pick up four new seats. Currently, 20 Republicans and eight Democrats represent Florida in the U.S. House.
The new map reworks districts in Central and South Florida, making major changes to the districts held by Democratic Reps. Kathy Castor, Lois Frankel, Darren Soto, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
(Left) 2022 Approved Florida Congressional District Map, (Right) 2026 Proposed Florida Congressional District Map(Governor’s Office)
Congressional districts in other parts of the state, including North Central Florida, appear unchanged in the governor’s proposed map. The new map will be reviewed, and possibly amended, by the state Legislature before going into effect for the 2026 state elections.
Florida is the latest state to move forward with mid-decade redistricting. Texas started the trend with other states, including California, following suit.
In 2012, Florida voters approved the “Fair Districts” amendment to the state Constitution, which bars state lawmakers from drawing districts for partisan advantage or to impact incumbents.
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