Politics
Democratic wins deflate GOP's Florida redistricting gamble
November 4, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Democrats won three of four Florida House districts redrawn by Republicans to favor the GOP, and lead narrowly in the fourth.
- Kathy Castor held Florida's 14th district, Pia Dandiya won the 22nd, and Jared Moskowitz retained the 25th.
- Darren Soto held a slim lead over Republican Dan Green in the 9th district as final votes were counted on Wednesday.
- Governor Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled legislature redrew the map in April; it was signed into law in May.
- Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, including at least 54 Senate seats.