Governor Ron DeSantis is seriously considering RE-DRAWING the Florida U.S. House map, which could give ANOTHER Republican seat in 2026, on top of Texas doing the same.

The claim involves two main components: first, that Governor Ron DeSantis is seriously considering redrawing Florida's congressional districts before the 2026 midterm elections; second, that this redistricting could result in an additional Republican seat, paralleling similar efforts in Texas. Multiple credible sources from July 2025 confirm that DeSantis has publicly stated it would be "appropriate" to pursue mid-decade redistricting due to population shifts and perceived defects in the current map following the 2020 census.news.wfsu.orgnews.wfsu.orgDeSantis is considering new Florida Congressional redistricting processtallahassee.comtallahassee.comRedistricting gamble? DeSantis may push for more GOP-friendly congressional maps

This consideration aligns with a broader Republican strategy to maintain or increase their House majority ahead of the 2026 elections, as Texas Republicans are already moving forward with plans to redraw their maps to gain more GOP seats.nbcnews.comnbcnews.comAs Texas plows ahead with new maps, governors grapple with the prospect of... DeSantis has also called for a re-examination of the 2020 census results, arguing Florida should have received more congressional seats, which supports the rationale for redistricting.

While the exact number of additional seats Florida might gain is uncertain and depends on census adjustments and legislative actions, the possibility of gaining at least one more Republican-leaning seat is widely reported. The claim is consistent with recent political developments and statements from DeSantis and other GOP leaders. There is no evidence contradicting the claim; however, final outcomes depend on legal and legislative processes that are ongoing.

The temporal context is important as these discussions are current and evolving through mid-2025.