Gov. DeSantis signs proposal to change Florida’s congressional district map
Traffic Alert: One person seriously injured after crash on Argyle Forest Blvd. at Spencers Trace DriveGov. DeSantis signs proposal to change Florida’s congressional district map Eric Wallace, Senior Producer, I-TEAMPublished: May 4, 2026 at 2:03 PMUpdated: May 4, 2026 at 2:16 PMProposed 2026 Florida redistricting map (WJXT) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday he signed into law a new congressional district map for Florida. This comes after lawmakers returned to Tallahassee for a special session to consider redrawing the state’s U.S. House district lines. Gov. Ron DeSantis issued the proclamation calling the special session earlier in the year, and offered a proposed map last week, just one day before the session was set to begin.State lawmakers last redrew district lines in 2022, following the 2020 Census. Reapportionment, the process of redistributing seats in the U.S. House based on population, resulted in Florida’s U.S. House delegation increasing to 28 seats that year. Currently, 20 seats are held by Republicans, with eight held by Democrats. The new map is expected to give Republicans a greater advantage, widening the margin to 24 to four.The new map leaves North Florida’s districts untouched, but makes changes in Central and South Florida, with Democrats potentially losing one seat in the Orlando area, one in the Tampa area, and two in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area.Note: If the map doesn’t appear to be working correctly, refresh your browser window.Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.
