New York Times Analysis Ranks Florida as Third Most Gerrymandered State

A recent analysis from the New York Times highlighted Florida as the third most gerrymandered state in the United States. The ranking places Florida behind Texas, which holds the top spot, and California in second.

The analysis points to actions taken by Florida Republicans to remove districts from Democratic-leaning cities, such as Tampa and Jacksonville, and to disrupt Democratic strongholds near Orlando and Miami. In 2026, Florida reportedly gained 3.8 Republican seats, achieving a score of 76 out of 99 on the Times’ “gerrymandering aggressiveness” scale.

The article notes that while Democrats may secure some victories in Trump-aligned districts in the upcoming midterms, they are expected to fare worse compared to a non-partisan map. The findings were based on comparing current congressional boundaries with simulations of potential neutral maps.