DeSantis signs Florida redistricting map to potentially flip 4 House seats red
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional redistricting map that could shift up to four U.S. House seats from Democratic to Republican control. The map, passed by the GOP-controlled legislature, is expected to face legal challenges from Democrats and voting rights groups. It reflects Florida's population growth and aims to expand the Republican advantage in the state's congressional delegation.
- ▪The new map could increase Florida's Republican House delegation from 20 to 24 seats.
- ▪Four Democratic incumbents, including Kathy Castor and Debbie Wasserman Schultz, may face redrawn districts.
- ▪DeSantis justified the map changes based on Florida's recent population growth.
- ▪Democrats and voting rights organizations are expected to file immediate legal challenges.
- ▪The map consolidates Democratic representation largely in major urban metro areas.
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Florida DeSantis signs Florida redistricting map to potentially flip 4 House seats red Florida congressional map is 'signed, sealed and delivered,' DeSantis announces By Eric Mack Fox News Published May 4, 2026 2:31pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Gov. DeSantis blasts Democrat 'threats' on Florida redistricting, mocks liberal states' failures Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., discusses the state's newly adopted congressional map and addresses Democratic protests against it. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map into law Monday that could flip as many as four additional U.S.
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