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DeSantis calls special session; Jeffries slams illegal map plan.

4/24/2026

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Governor Ron DeSantis called a special session to redraw Florida congressional maps.
Governor Ron DeSantis invited Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to campaign in Florida, citing the state constitution’s ban on partisan maps.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said the Republican scheme is illegal and would create more Democratic pickup chances, citing Texas.
Democrats have named eight Republican House members whose districts they will target in the 2026 midterms.

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Governor Ron DeSantis called a special session to redraw Florida congressional maps.
Governor Ron DeSantis invited Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to campaign in Florida, citing the state constitution’s ban on partisan maps.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said the Republican scheme is illegal and would create more Democratic pickup chances, citing Texas.
Democrats have named eight Republican House members whose districts they will target in the 2026 midterms.