AFPI-FL Responds to Florida Redistricting

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Following the Florida Legislature's passage of the new congressional map proposed by Governor Ron DeSantis, America First Policy Institute (AFPI) Florida state chapter Chair Bob Rommel issued the following statement:

"The Florida Legislature's approval of updated congressional maps reflects an essential part of the democratic process. When maps are drawn in accordance with legal standards and with transparency, they help ensure that representation keeps pace with population changes. This process helps ensure fair representation and reinforces confidence in Florida's electoral system."

The newly passed map redraws Florida's 28 U.S. House districts to better account for the state's rapid population growth since the last redistricting cycle. For Floridians, the updated lines are intended to align districts more closely with where residents actually live, work, and form communities today — ensuring their representation in Washington reflects the Florida of 2026 rather than the Florida of years past. For Americans more broadly, Florida joins a growing list of states that have revisited their congressional boundaries mid-decade, a trend that will help shape the composition of the U.S. House and the legislative agenda heading into the 2026 midterm elections and beyond.