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Tampa Bay TimesSunday, 31 May 2026

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Fla. Democrats regroup, Republicans dig in as redistricting shakes up races

Democrats still face a favorable political environment, but Republicans sound confident they can flip key seats to keep control of the U.S. House.

How they framed it

The story provides a balanced overview of how a new redistricting map in Florida is forcing both major parties to adjust their strategies for the upcoming congressional elections.

Context

Following a court-approved redrawing of Florida's congressional districts, political parties are recalculating their paths to power in a state that is critical for control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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redistricting shakes up races

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