Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he plans to call a special session in April for the Republican-dominated legislature to draw new congressional districts, joining a redistricting arms race ...

DeSantis, in his session proclamation, said the “Legislature should wait as long as feasible” before drawing new maps so that the state can get “guidance” from the U.S. Supreme Court.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will issue a proclamation on Jan. 7 calling for a special session in April to address congressional redistricting.

Republicans have been laying the groundwork to redraw Florida's congressional map to further boost the party ahead of the midterm elections.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gov. Ron DeSantis, pictured here in December 2025, has called an April special session for lawmakers on mid-decade redistricting ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a special session in April for Florida’s legislature to redraw congressional districts ORLANDO, Fla. -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he plans to call a ...

This April timetable accords with DeSantis’ repeated assertions that he expects redistricting “ this Spring ,” a move that could further cement GOP domination of the congressional delegation and that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The regular Florida legislative session is scheduled for Jan. 13–March 13 this year. DeSantis, who announced the move at an ...