DeSantis Proposes Map to Gain 4 GOP Seats in Florida

0:00It's April 27th. This is U.S. News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the nation. I'm Cory with the story. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dropped a new Congressional Matt Proposal on Monday, aiming to grab four more Republican seats in the state's house, delegation. Right now, Florida sends 20 Republicans and seven Democrats to Congress, with one Democratic seats sitting empty after a resignation. If this Matt passes, just four of the 28 seats would lean Democrat. This comes hot on the heels of Virginia's referendum last week, which sets them up to add four Democratic seats. Florida's Republican-controlled legislature kicks off a special four-day session tomorrow to vote solely on DeSantis' plan, with no other options on the table. Approval would send it straight to the governor for a signature ahead of November's midterms. Republicans in the state are walking a tightrope here, facing tough redistricting rules that could turn some safe GOP seats into battlegrounds. Democrats just flipped two Republican seats in recent special elections, making some

1:03congressional Republicans nervous about their own vulnerability. Meanwhile, other states have been busy redrawing lines, too. Texas, Missouri, North Carolina, and Ohio boosting Republicans, while California, Utah, and Virginia tilt toward Democrats. Those changes leave things basically even, with a slight Democratic edge, that Florida's move could flip. House Speaker Daniel Perez says he's ready to dive in, calling it a nationwide conversation, and Senate President Ben Albrin confirms they'll take it up. Whatever happens this week, it could reshape the battle for House Control come election day.