Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez announced Thursday the creation of a select committee to examine the state's congressional map, a move that comes as Republicans seek to maintain control of the U.S. House in 2026.

The Miami Republican's decision follows a trend among GOP-led states, including Texas , where lawmakers are pursuing mid-decade redistricting. The Trump administration has also pressured Republican-led states such as Florida, Missouri, and South Carolina to reevaluate their maps. Meanwhile, Democratic-controlled states like California, Illinois, and New York are also considering changes that could help their party flip key seats. Control of the House could hinge on just a few districts.

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