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redistricting effort would result in three additional competitive districts but no net gain for Republicans. House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York threatened a wider front in Florida
Florida might have the last word. Republican Gov. DeSantis has called lawmakers back to the Capitol next week, and redistricting is one of the items on the his agenda. But after Democrats made gains
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to make up for Democrats’ gains with a GOP-led redistricting effort in his state, as soon as next week. “You’d be hard pressed to find a single Republican
Florida voting lines that could help Republicans win four additional seats in the U.S. House this November. DeSantis has called lawmakers to a special legislative session starting Tuesday. [ for now. Basically, California Democrats were able to offset potential Republican gains in Texas, while Virginia neutralized
gains Republicans made in Texas, Ohio, North Carolina and Missouri. Still, one major threat still looms over Virginia’s map: The state’s Supreme Court [could nullify](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/12/how-virginias-top-court-might-decide-democrats-gerrymandering-fate-00777364) the redistricting effort, a move
gains in other states. But the fight is not over. More changes could still happen, including in Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis is looking at redrawing the map. “Virginia just changed the trajectory
redistricting. “That didn’t happen by accident or dumb luck.” Jennings said if the “no” effort wins on Tuesday, “that's a very clear showing that there's a line that you cannot cross.” “Virginia