DeSantis under pressure as Florida redraw could tip House balance in GOP map fight
Florida's congressional redistricting is at the forefront of a political battle as Governor Ron DeSantis unveils a plan that could significantly benefit the GOP. The redistricting process has sparked warnings from Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, who have threatened legal action against any partisan maps. With the stakes high for control of the House of Representatives, the outcome of this redistricting could have lasting implications for both parties.
- ▪Governor Ron DeSantis has called a special session of the Florida legislature to redraw U.S. House districts.
- ▪DeSantis's proposed map could give the GOP an additional four seats in Congress.
- ▪Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries, have vowed to challenge any new maps through lawsuits.
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Ron DeSantis DeSantis under pressure as Florida redraw could tip House balance in GOP map fight Hakeem Jeffries warned Florida Republicans to 'f around and find out' as Democrats vow lawsuits against any new map By Paul Steinhauser , Andrew Mark Miller Fox News Published April 28, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ron DeSantis claps back at House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' warning to 'f-around and find out' amid redistricting gambit The back-and-forth continues nationwide debates on gerrymandering and finding partisan advantages through reshuffling congressional districts.
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