Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed a new congressional map aimed at increasing Republican representation in the state’s U.S. House delegation, outlining a plan that would shift Florida toward a 24–4 Republican advantage.

Under the proposal, only four of Florida’s 28 congressional districts would lean Democratic, according to the governor’s office. The plan identifies several currently Democratic-held districts as becoming more favorable to Republicans under the new boundaries.

Florida is currently represented in Congress by 20 Republicans and seven Democrats, with one Democratic seat vacant following a resignation.

The proposed map is scheduled to be considered during a special legislative session beginning Tuesday, when the Republican-controlled Florida House and Senate will review the plan. Lawmakers will focus solely on the governor’s proposal, as neither chamber has introduced an alternative redistricting plan.

If approved by the Legislature, the map would be sent to DeSantis for final approval and implementation ahead of the November midterm elections.

The proposal comes as redistricting efforts in other states and ongoing political competition over congressional control intensify nationwide. Florida Republicans, however, face internal caution, with some lawmakers warning that changes to district boundaries could increase electoral risks by making certain seats more competitive.

The Miami Herald reported that while the plan is intended to strengthen the GOP’s position, redistricting under Florida’s legal framework carries potential challenges, including court review and shifting voter demographics that could affect expected outcomes.