Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power threw his full weight behind Governor Ron DeSantis’s new congressional map on Monday, framing the proposal as a necessary correction for a state that has seen its political and demographic landscape shift dramatically in recent years.
In a sharp statement supporting the plan, Power argued that Florida’s current boundaries are outdated relics that fail to reflect the state’s massive population growth and a surging Republican voter registration advantage, which now exceeds 1.5 million.
“Florida has earned fair representation—and this new congressional map delivers it,” Power stated. He explicitly linked the need for new lines to the 2020 Census, claiming the state was “shortchanged” under previous federal leadership and has since become a haven for residents “fleeing failed blue states.”
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The proposed map, released ahead of a special legislative session, could potentially net Republicans four additional seats in the U.S. House. Currently, the GOP holds 20 of Florida’s 28 seats.
Power characterized the existing map as a “Democrat-driven design” influenced by past court interventions, asserting that the “era” of distorted representation must end.
“Our congressional map should reflect the will of the voters who are shaping the future of this state,” Power added, urging the Florida Legislature to approve the Governor’s proposal without delay.
While DeSantis and GOP leadership maintain the map is a justified response to population shifts and legal standards regarding race and redistricting, the plan faces stiff opposition.
Democrats and voting rights advocates have signaled that the proposal likely violates Florida’s constitutional anti-gerrymandering protections and could trigger extensive legal battles.
If the Republican-controlled Legislature follows Power’s call and passes the map, the new boundaries are expected to be in place for the 2026 election cycle.
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