The Democrats who are scrambling after Florida passed DeSantis’s map gerrymander
Florida's Democratic lawmakers face significant challenges after the state legislature approved new congressional maps backed by Governor Ron DeSantis, which are expected to shift the balance of power toward Republicans. The redistricting plan, which adds four Republican-leaning seats, has been criticized by Democrats as an illegal partisan gerrymander. Legal challenges are anticipated, as the Florida Constitution prohibits drawing districts to favor one political party.
- ▪The new congressional maps give Republicans a 24-4 advantage over Democrats in Florida, up from the current 20-7 split.
- ▪Governor Ron DeSantis argued the redistricting accounts for population growth and ensures race-neutral districts.
- ▪The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee called the map a 'corrupt partisan power grab' and expects it to be overturned in court.
- ▪Rep. Darren Soto and Rep. Kathy Castor have both denounced the maps as unconstitutional and plan to run for reelection in their reshaped districts.
- ▪Florida’s Fair Districts Amendment, passed in 2010, prohibits gerrymandering that favors a political party or candidate.
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Florida‘s increasingly rare Democratic congressmen are in a tough spot after the state legislature approved new gerrymandered maps pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) as Republicans look to hold on to control of the House in November. The new congressional maps deliver Republicans four more seats, giving them a 24-4 advantage over Democrats heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Currently, there are 20 Republicans and seven Democrats in the House, with one seat vacant after former Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned over allegations of campaign finance misconduct.
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