Florida Voters Pick 27 House Seats in New Map
Florida's November 3 congressional elections are the first held under a new map drawn by Republicans during a special session, and it is subject to ongoing litigation.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
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Florida voters will elect U.S. representatives for all 27 congressional districts on November 3, 2026. The races are being held under a new congressional map Florida Republicans passed during a special session earlier this year, which could possibly halve the number of Democrats in the state's delegation.
Why it matters
Florida's current delegation is 20 Republicans and 8 Democrats, so the redrawn districts could reshape the state's share of seats in the U.S. House. The map remains subject to ongoing litigation, leaving the final district lines open to legal challenge.
Florida's current House delegation is 20 Republicans and 8 Democrats across 27 districts. Whether the new map will be upheld in court, and how many seats each party will win under it, remains unresolved.
The players
Ron DeSantis
Florida's outgoing Republican governor, who led the effort to pass the new congressional map.
Jared Moskowitz
Democratic U.S. representative from Florida who is running in the 25th District after previously holding the 23rd.
Kathy Castor
Democratic U.S. representative from Florida's Tampa Bay area who is seeking reelection in the 14th District following redistricting.
Anna Paulina Luna
Republican U.S. representative from Florida who was reelected in 2024 with about 55 percent of the vote in the 13th District.
The details
Florida Republicans, led by outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis, passed the new congressional map during a special session. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D) is running in the 25th District against Scott Singer (R) after defeating Oliver Larkin in the Democratic primary, while Kathy Castor (D) is seeking reelection in the 14th District.
Timeline
Earlier in 2026: Florida Republicans pass the new congressional map in a special session.
November 3, 2026: Florida congressional elections are held, with polls closing at 7 p.m. EST.
Political Context
The new map is a mid-decade redraw by Republicans that Democrats are contesting in court, and the November 3 races will test whether the redrawn lines deliver the seat shift Republicans sought. The outcome will show how much of Florida's House delegation the redistricting actually changes.
Voters in Florida's 27 districts will cast ballots for their House representatives on November 3, and the new district lines determine which candidates appear on their ballot. Residents who have moved or are unsure of their new district should check their assignment before Election Day.
The takeaway
The new Florida map means voters in several districts may face different candidates than before. Checking your assigned district ahead of November 3 is the most practical step to take.
Further reading
Explore more on Florida elections as the state's new congressional map heads to the ballot.
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