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HB 1DFLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026D

High Impact

New Congressional District Map for Florida

Original title: Establishing the Congressional Districts of the State

May 4, 2026

Companion · SB 8Dsame policy, Senate version

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The Frame

What this does

This act determines which voters are grouped into each of Florida's 28 congressional districts, directly impacting which candidates residents can vote for in federal elections beginning in 2026.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Florida voters

Voters are assigned to new congressional districts, which determines which candidates they can vote for in U.S. House elections.

Candidates for U.S. Congress

Candidates must qualify and run for office within the specific geographic boundaries of the newly established districts.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 4, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

This bill was introduced during the 2026 legislative session to update Florida's congressional district maps following the 2020 Census. context
The bill was signed into law by the Governor on May 4, 2026. context

Summary

This law establishes a new map of 28 congressional districts for Florida, based on the 2020 U.S. Census. It sets the official boundaries used for electing members to the U.S. House of Representatives starting with the 2026 election cycle.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which congressional district I am in?

The official boundaries are defined by s and GIS maps maintained by the Office of Economic and Demographic Research, which are required to be made public.

When do these new district lines take effect?

The new districts apply to the qualification, nomination, and election of U.S. Representatives for the 2026 primary and general elections.

Why It Matters

This act determines which voters are grouped into each of Florida's 28 congressional districts, directly impacting which candidates residents can vote for in federal elections beginning in 2026.

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Voting Record

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Discoveries

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Official Map Precedence

The law explicitly mandates that in any conflict between descriptions, maps, and block files, the block equivalency files are the final legal authority.

Office of Economic and Demographic Research

Connected Entities

dollar_amount2020“Refers to the U.S. Decennial Census year used as the basis for the new maps.”Map →

organizationUnited States House of Representatives“The federal body for which these districts are drawn.”Map →

bill_numberHB 1D“The primary legislative vehicle for the redistricting plan.”Map →

otherplan EOGPCRP2026“The specific technical plan identifier for the new district maps.”Map →

organizationOffice of Economic and Demographic Research“Responsible for making the official maps and block files public.”Map →

organizationFlorida Legislature“The body that passed the redistricting legislation.”Map →

date2026“The legislative session or year associated with the bill.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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Significance95
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Controversy85
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Entertainment10
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