DeSantis has signed new congressional map that could net Republicans 4 seats
May 04, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has signed Florida's new congressional map, which could help the GOP pick up as many as four additional seats in the 2026 midterms.Tampa Bay 28 Capitol Reporter Forrest Saunders said the new congression
al map was approved by congressional Republicans on April 29 and signed by Gov. DeSantis on May 4. The DeSantis-backed plan now sets up an almost certain court fight over whether the map violates Floridas Fair Districts Amendments, which prohibit congressional districts from being drawn to favor or disfavor a political party or incumbent. ...read more read less