Florida redistricting: DeSantis overstates voters’ shift from Democrats to Republicans
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released a proposed congressional map that could help Republicans gain up to four seats, claiming a 1.5 million Republican voter registration advantage. However, DeSantis overstated the previous Democratic voter registration edge, as Democrats only had a plurality, not a majority, in 2020.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a proposed congressional map on April 27, potentially flipping four Democratic-held seats. DeSantis claimed Florida's electorate has shifted from a Democrat majority to a 1.5 million Republican advantage. In 2020, Democrats had about 100,000 more registered voters than Republicans, but this was a plurality, not a majority, as 28% of voters were unaffiliated or third-party. Republicans have performed well in Florida elections for decades, controlling key offices since 2016. DeSantis' office didn't provide evidence to support his claims. The new map is part of a special session on redistricting, which occurs every 10 years after the census.
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