Florida GOP Worried About Congressional Redistricting

Recent Democratic wins in state legislative races raise concerns over DeSantis' redistricting plans.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 9:04am

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Some Republican members of Congress in Florida are growing anxious over Gov. Ron DeSantis' upcoming redistricting plans, following recent special election victories by Democrats that flipped a pair of state legislative seats.

Why it matters

Redistricting can have a major impact on the political landscape, potentially shifting the balance of power in Congress. Florida's Republican-controlled state government will lead the redistricting process, raising concerns among GOP members of Congress about potential changes that could threaten their seats.

The details

After Democrats won two state legislative special elections in Florida, some Republican members of Congress are worried that Gov. DeSantis' redistricting plans could backfire and cost the GOP congressional seats in the state.

  • The Florida state legislature will begin the redistricting process in 2026.

The players

Ron DeSantis

The Republican governor of Florida who will oversee the state's redistricting process.

Florida Democrats

The state's Democratic Party, which recently won two special elections for state legislative seats, sparking concerns among Florida Republicans about the upcoming redistricting.

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What they’re saying

“We must be vigilant to ensure the redistricting process is fair and balanced, not manipulated for political gain.”

— Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, Republican Congresswoman from Florida's 27th district

What’s next

The Florida state legislature will begin the redistricting process in 2026, with new congressional district maps expected to be finalized by the end of that year.

The takeaway

The upcoming redistricting in Florida will be closely watched, as the state's Republican leadership seeks to maintain its political advantage, while Democrats hope to capitalize on recent electoral gains and shift the congressional map in their favor.