DeSantis uncertain Florida’s redistricted congressional map can save House Republicans this fall

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 705

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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TAMPA — Although Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-led Florida Legislature have always insisted constitutional obligations compelled their mid-decade congressional redistricting, the map was designed to add as many as four Florida Republicans to the U.S. House of Representatives.

But with Donald Trump’s approval ratings tanking, DeSantis acknowledged Monday that the GOP may not net all four seats.

“This year they’re winnable, but I think that it’s going to require some effort,” the governor …

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