NewsWTSP 10 Tampa BayMay 4, 2026Florida
DeSantis Signs New Florida Congressional Map, Could Flip 4 Districts
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially signed a new congressional district map on May 4, 2026, after it passed during a special legislative session. The redrawn map could flip four Democratic-held districts in the Orlando and Miami areas to Republican control, potentially giving Republicans a 24-4 advantage in Florida's congressional delegation. Democrats argue the mid-decade redistricting is politically motivated at the urging of former President Donald Trump.
Read the full story at WTSP 10 Tampa BayWhy It Matters
Florida residents' political representation in Congress could fundamentally change, with four currently Democratic districts potentially flipping to Republican control ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Key Facts
- DeSantis signed the new congressional map on May 4, 2026, after it passed in a special legislative session.
- The map redraws Districts 9, 14, 22, and 25, potentially shifting Florida's congressional delegation from a narrower split to 24 Republicans vs. 4 Democrats.
- Florida's state constitution prohibits drawing districts with intent to favor or disfavor a political party, which Democrats say this map violates.