Tuesday, October 25, 2016

The House of Representitives was already going to lose Republicans this election after maxing out their majority and with a liberal leaning voter turnout this presidential election, according to NPR.

However, with the redestricing of the maps in 2010 Democratic opportunities are limited, but court-ordered redistricing will give Democrats an initial boost.

In Florida, while Republican House candidates are expected to still takeover there are districts NPR deems likely to turn Democrat this election. Six of Florida's districts made this list of 40 districts, all of them at the top for most likely to flip.

Florida's old congressional districts        


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Florida's new congressional districts

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1. Florida's 2nd District is likely to switch from Democrat to Republican as a result of the redistricting.

2. Florida's 10th District is predicted to turn Democrat. This is a result of the redistricting as current Rep. Dan Webster decided to run in the neighboring district where his chances of being elected as a republican are more likely.

4.Rep. David Jolly of Florida's 13th District also initially intended not to re-run due to redrawings of his district that make it more difficult for a Republican to get elected.

8. Democrats are now favored in Florida's 7th District of Puerto Rico thanks to its Puerto Rican population. With a strong Democratic candidate, Stephanie Murphy, whose immigrant story is affective in refuting Trump this district is likely to flip as well.

9. Florida's 26th District is a tough district for Republicans and is likely to turn Democratic, despite the unfavorable Democratic candidate.

14. Florida's 18th District is usually Republican in presidential election years. It's also the district democratic governor nominee Patrick Murphy currently serves as Democratic. The disappointing nature of the democratic candidate has Republicans feeling hopeful.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2016/10/24/499082622/house-top-40-flipping-control-still-a-tough-task-for-democrats

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