Florida Legislature approves redistricting bill to give GOP up to 4 more seats
The map could give Republicans up to four additional U.S. House seats and is expected to face legal challenges over partisan gerrymandering.
- On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map with an 83-28 House vote and 21-17 Senate vote, sending it to Governor Ron DeSantis for signature.
- Adding up to four Republican-leaning seats, the DeSantis-backed plan aims to raise GOP-held districts to 24 of 28, continuing a national redistricting trend initiated by President Donald Trump.
- Lawmakers acted the same day the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Louisiana's map, limiting use of race in redistricting; DeSantis supporters argue this decision overrides state-level requirements.
- Democratic Representative Angie Nixon protested with a bullhorn during the 90-minute House session, while Democrats argued the map violates the Fair Districts Amendment by intentionally favoring incumbents.
- Legal battles are expected before the 2026 midterm elections, as this mid-decade redistricting reshapes Florida's political landscape and faces likely court challenges from Democratic opponents.
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The Florida Legislature approves DeSantis’ Congressional districts
By Gray Rohrer ©2026 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE – Florida lawmakers approved a major redrawing of the state’s 28 congressional districts Wednesday, a move that could help Republicans retain control of the U.S. House in the midterm elections. The outcome was anticipated but still held much drama. The U.S. Supreme Court decision on a redistricting case out of Louisiana, which Gov. Ron DeSantis cited as the reason to redraw Florida’s d…
Republicans and Democrats in several states are currently cutting the constituencies anew. A drastic means in the struggle for the majority in the upcoming interim elections. The new card in Florida greatly favors the Trump party.
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