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DeSantis pushes redistricting as Democratic wins shake GOP outlook
Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map, which could help the GOP take more seats in the midterms.
But Democrats recently won two state legislature races, sounding the alarm for Republicans’ prospects — and potentially changing the calculus for potential redistricting in Florida.
Brian Nathan flipped a Tampa state Senate seat. And Emily Gregory flipped a House seat a Republican won by 19 points just two years ago. That district includes President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago.
“My opponent put President Trump at the forefront of his messaging,” Gregory said. “The endorsement was on most of his literature. For me, it was about talking about the issues that affect all of us and not one single most famous constituent.”
Heather Williams, president of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, sees a national trend.
“These flips in Florida were our 29th and 30th flip of this election cycle already,” Williams said. “State legislative candidates are defying odds across the country, because they're laser focused on affordability.”
But Democrats recently won two state legislature races, sounding the alarm for Republicans’ prospects — and potentially changing the calculus for potential redistricting in Florida.
Brian Nathan flipped a Tampa state Senate seat. And Emily Gregory flipped a House seat a Republican won by 19 points just two years ago. That district includes President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago.
“My opponent put President Trump at the forefront of his messaging,” Gregory said. “The endorsement was on most of his literature. For me, it was about talking about the issues that affect all of us and not one single most famous constituent.”
Heather Williams, president of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, sees a national trend.
“These flips in Florida were our 29th and 30th flip of this election cycle already,” Williams said. “State legislative candidates are defying odds across the country, because they're laser focused on affordability.”
https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-04-08/desantis-pushes-redistricting-as-democratic-wins-shake-gop-outlook
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