Florida Legislature Faces $20 Million Democratic Spending Over Redistricting

Florida's legislature begins a special session Tuesday to redraw congressional districts. As Governor Ron DeSantis attempts to seize the initiative by inviting Democratic leader Jeffries to Florida, the House Democratic leader has countered with a $20 million pledge targeting Florida Republicans, announcing plans for such spending. Governor DeSantis stated, "Nothing would be better for Florida Republicans than to have Jeffries all over this state."

Leader Jeffries described the announcement of the $20 million Super PAC investment as "making it clear that we are going on offense," asserting that this move would put DeSantis and Florida Republicans in danger. The redistricting controversy signals Florida's emergence as the latest battleground in the federal House seat competition between Donald Trump and Republicans versus Democrats. The special session convened by Governor DeSantis is intended to pass a redistricting map designed to create more Republican-leaning federal House seats.