DeSantis sends his new congressional map to Florida lawmakers

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 1,733

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Gov. Ron DeSantis released his proposed newly redrawn map of the state’s congressional districts on Monday, one that aims to add four Republican leaning seat to the 20 (out of 28) already represented by Republicans in Florida.

The governor released the map first to Fox News before sending to lawmakers an hour later.

“They are erasing Democratic representation all across the state,” House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell said in a Zoom conference call. “It’s …

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