Democrats poised to sweep Florida congressional districts redrawn by Republicans
Summary
Democrats won three Florida congressional districts that Republicans redrew to favor their party, and Democrat Darren Soto was narrowly leading in a fourth. The results came during a strong night for Democrats in Florida, though Republicans narrowly held the Senate and governor’s races described in the article.Key Facts
- Florida Republicans redrew the 9th, 14th, 22nd, and 25th congressional districts earlier in 2026.
- The new districts were designed to favor Republicans.
- Democrats Kathy Castor, Pia Dandiya, and Jared Moskowitz were projected to win the 14th, 22nd, and 25th districts.
- Democrat Darren Soto was leading in the 9th district.
- The article says Donald Trump would have won three of the four new districts by double digits in 2024 and the fourth by about nine points.
- Republicans also redrew congressional districts in Texas, Alabama, Missouri, Tennessee, and North Carolina.
- Republican incumbent Ashley Moody narrowly defeated Democrat Angie Nixon in the Senate race.
- Republican Byron Donalds narrowly won the governor’s race, according to the article.
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