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NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)September 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Florida Legislature and Governor DeSantis reconfigure congressional maps for Florida's 22nd district

The Florida Legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis redrew congressional district maps earlier this year to adjust the boundaries of Florida's 22nd district. The reconfiguration is intended to influence the partisan composition of the district to support Republican control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Why It Matters

The redrawing of district lines directly determines which voters are grouped together in the 22nd district, impacting the political representation and electoral outcomes for residents in that area.

Key Facts

  • The Florida Legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis reconfigured congressional maps earlier this year.
  • The redistricting process was intended to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • President Donald Trump endorsed Casey Askar for the 22nd district congressional seat.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFlorida Legislature“State legislative body that reconfigured the maps”personCasey Askar“Republican congressional candidate for Florida's 22nd district”personRon DeSantis“Republican Governor of Florida”personDonald Trump“President who endorsed Casey Askar”