Florida House opens midcycle redistricting talks
Florida’s GOP-controlled House convenes its first select committee meeting on congressional redistricting Thursday in Tallahassee, launching a potential midcycle remap as both parties jockey for advantage ahead of 2026. Gov. Ron DeSantis has signaled support and floated a special session if needed, while a constitutional ban on partisan intent and reluctance from Senate President Ben Albritton pose hurdles; advocates plan to oppose any partisan redraw.
📌 Key Facts
- Florida House select committee holds first redistricting meeting on Dec. 4, 2025 in Tallahassee.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis supports redistricting and may call a special session; Senate President Ben Albritton says there is "no ongoing work" in the Senate yet.
- Florida has 28 U.S. House seats (20–8 GOP split); Trump allies say a remap could net Republicans 3–5 seats despite a constitutional ban on partisan intent.
📊 Relevant Data
The 2020 Census undercounted Florida's population by 3.48%, potentially impacting the state's congressional apportionment.
2020 Census Undercounts in Six States, Overcounts in Eight — U.S. Census Bureau
Estimates suggest the 2020 Census undercount in Florida missed approximately 750,000 residents, costing the state at least one U.S. House seat and three electoral votes.
The Census Undercount Limits Florida's Political Influence — Florida TaxWatch
Florida's Hispanic population grew from 26.5% (5.7 million) in 2020 to 28.42% (approximately 6.6 million out of 23.2 million) in 2025, representing the largest ethnic growth in the state.
Demographics :: State :: Florida — All4HealthFL
In the 2024 presidential election, 56% of Hispanic voters in Florida supported Donald Trump compared to 43% for Kamala Harris, with Hispanics comprising about 28% of the state's population.
Trump received 56% of the Hispanic vote in Florida, new exit poll finds — Florida Phoenix
Nationally in 2024, Black voters supported Kamala Harris by 86% and Donald Trump by 13%, with Black individuals making up 11% of voters, a pattern likely similar in Florida where Blacks are 14.83% of the population.
National Exit Polls: Election 2024 Results — NBC News