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DeSantis, Jeffries Clash Over Florida Redistricting; Virginia Votes Dem Seats

4/25/2026

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) challenged House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) as the state prepared a session on April 28 to redraw its map.
Jeffries named eight Republican incumbents as targets, with analysts projecting the Florida redraw could create seven toss-up districts after similar maps passed in Texas, North Carolina and Missouri.
Virginia voters approved a referendum on Tuesday 51.5% to 48.5%, potentially adding up to four Democratic House seats.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) challenged House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) as the state prepared a session on April 28 to redraw its map.
Jeffries named eight Republican incumbents as targets, with analysts projecting the Florida redraw could create seven toss-up districts after similar maps passed in Texas, North Carolina and Missouri.
Virginia voters approved a referendum on Tuesday 51.5% to 48.5%, potentially adding up to four Democratic House seats.