DeSantis' redistricting fight gets major boost from his potential GOP successor: 'Doing the right thing'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has introduced a new congressional redistricting map that could add four Republican seats, drawing support from potential successor Rep. Byron Donalds and criticism from Democrats. Donalds praised DeSantis for taking a strong stance while dismissing concerns raised by Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Gavin Newsom. The redistricting effort is part of a broader national battle over gerrymandering ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Ron DeSantis DeSantis' redistricting fight gets major boost from his potential GOP successor: 'Doing the right thing' Republicans and Democrats are locked in a nationwide gerrymandering battle for control of the House By Kiera McDonald Fox News Published April 30, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Byron Donalds backs DeSantis amid Florida redistricting fight Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., says Gov. Ron DeSantis "is doing the right thing." (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Fox News Digital) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., rallied behind Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis while blasting Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and California Gov. Gavin Newsom over redistricting efforts.
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