Florida GOP legislature sends new House map, netting party up to 4 seats, to DeSantis for signature
Summary
Florida’s Republican-controlled legislature approved a new congressional map proposed by Governor Ron DeSantis. The new map would increase the number of Republican seats in Florida’s House delegation from 20 to 24, while reducing Democratic seats from 8 to 4.Key Facts
- Florida’s current House delegation is 20 Republicans and 8 Democrats.
- The new map aims to change this to 24 Republicans and 4 Democrats.
- Governor Ron DeSantis proposed the new congressional district lines.
- The Republican-controlled Florida legislature quickly approved the new map.
- The map change is planned ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
- The new districts are seen as favoring Republican candidates.
- The map now awaits Governor DeSantis’s signature to become official.
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