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NewsFlorida PoliticsMay 4, 2026Florida

Governor DeSantis Signs New Florida Congressional Map

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new congressional redistricting map into law, which takes effect immediately. The map is designed to increase the number of Republican-held seats in Florida's congressional delegation and is already facing a legal challenge in Leon County circuit court.

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Why It Matters

The new map immediately redraws district boundaries for the 2026 Midterms, potentially shifting the political balance of Florida's U.S. House delegation and impacting which candidates represent specific communities.

Key Facts

  • Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional redistricting map into law.
  • The new map takes effect immediately.
  • The map aims for a net gain of four Republican seats, moving the GOP share from 20 to 24 seats.
  • The Equal Ground Education Fund filed a lawsuit in Leon County circuit court challenging the map.
  • The lawsuit alleges the map violates Florida’s Fair Districts amendment by drawing districts to favor a political party.
  • The map includes changes to Black-majority districts and the fragmentation of Hispanic voters in Central Florida.
  • The Governor’s Office drafted the map prior to the Special Session.

Who's Mentioned

locationLeon County“Location of the circuit court where the lawsuit was filed.”personDonald Trump“Former President referenced in political commentary regarding the Governor.”personHakeem Jeffries“U.S. House Minority Leader who criticized the map and announced plans for legal ”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who signed the new congressional map.”organizationEqual Ground Education Fund“Organization that filed a lawsuit against the new map in Leon County.”personGenesis Robinson“Executive Director of Equal Ground Education Fund.”