NewsFlorida PoliticsMay 7, 2026Florida
Rep. Lois Frankel shifts candidacy to Florida's 23rd Congressional District
U.S. Representative Lois Frankel has officially filed to run in Florida's newly redrawn 23rd Congressional District following a state-level redistricting process. The move allows her to maintain a constituency similar to her previous district while clarifying her plans amid rumors of potential retirement.
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This shift highlights how recent changes to congressional maps are forcing representatives to relocate their campaigns and navigate new political boundaries.
Key Facts
- Lois Frankel filed to run in the newly redrawn Florida 23rd Congressional District.
- The new map was approved by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature during a Special Session.
- Frankel's campaign account held over $1.46 million at the end of March.
- The new CD 23 district has a partisan lean where 56% of voters supported Kamala Harris in 2024.
- Candidates have until June 12 to decide where to qualify for the upcoming election.
Who's Mentioned
organizationFederal Election Commission“Agency where Frankel filed redesignation papers”personKamala Harris“Presidential candidate used to measure partisan lean of districts”personJared Moskowitz“U.S. Representative likely seeking re-election in CD 25”personLateresa Jones“Republican candidate shifting candidacy to CD 22”personDonald Trump“Presidential candidate used to measure partisan lean of districts”personLois Frankel“U.S. Representative shifting candidacy to CD 23”personRon DeSantis“Governor who approved the new congressional map”dollar_amount$1.46 million“Amount in Frankel's campaign account as of end of March”