DeSantis Signs Florida’s New Congressional Map Favoring Republicans

The governor and other Republicans previously said that the Supreme Court case was one reason why redistricting was brought up in a special session.
DeSantis Signs Florida’s New Congressional Map Favoring Republicans
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference in Tampa, Fla., on Aug. 12, 2025. Chris O'Meara/AP Photo
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law on Monday a new congressional map that could add four districts favorable for Republicans ahead of a high-stakes midterm election this year.

The Sunshine State’s redistricting was passed by the state legislature last week during a special session and comes amid a nationwide redistricting battle with Republicans’ slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives on the line.
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Troy Myers is a regional reporter based in St. Augustine, Florida. His background includes breaking, criminal justice, and investigative writing for local news, producing on a national morning newscast in Washington, D.C., and working with an award-winning, weekly investigative news program. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his dog at the beach.