Florida Democrats hold on to House seats after Republicans redraw the congressional map earlier this year. CBS News projects that incumbents Kathy Castor and Jared Moskowitz will keep their seats, while Democrat Pia Dandiya also wins a redistricted race. Other outlets report Democrats win three of the four congressional seats Republicans redrew, with the remaining contest still close on election night.
The map was redrawn by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Florida legislature, creating or reshaping districts described as favoring the GOP. Several districts are highlighted as part of the effort, including the 9th, 14th, 22nd, and 25th, with coverage noting how expected Republican margins based on 2024 results did not materialize.
Outlets differ mainly in emphasis: some frame the results as a political blowback to Republicans and to President Donald Trump’s party, while others focus on specific races and projected outcomes, such as Castor’s defense against Mike Beltran and Moskowitz’s survival.
