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Democrats Flip Florida Districts, Threaten GOP Congressional Control
3/26/2026
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Story summary
- Democrats won a Florida state House district including U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago and flipped a Republican-held state Senate district.
- This trend threatens Republican congressional majorities as Democrats have flipped 30 GOP legislative seats since January 2025.
- Alexander Vindman, a Florida Democrat, is challenging Republican Sen. Ashley Moody.
- The results may prompt Florida Republicans to reconsider redistricting strategies.
- Democrats are prepared to contest any new GOP-friendly maps under anti-gerrymandering laws.
