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Florida Florida is a state located in the Southeastern region of the United States. Florida is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Bahamas and Atlantic Ocean, and to ...
became a U.S. state in 1845, it has sent congressional delegations to the
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and
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. Each state elects two senators to serve for six years, and members of the House to two-year terms. Before becoming a state, the
Florida Territory The Territory of Florida was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from March 30, 1822, until March 3, 1845, when it was admitted to the Union as the state of Florida. Originally the major portion of the Spanish ...
elected a non-voting delegate at-large to Congress from 1822 to 1845. These are tables of congressional delegations from Florida to the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives.


Current delegation

Florida's current congressional delegation in the consists of its two senators, both of whom are Republicans, and its 28 representatives: 20 Republicans and 8 Democrats. Starting in the 2022 midterms, per the
2020 United States census The United States census of 2020 was the twenty-fourth decennial United States census. Census Day, the reference day used for the census, was April 1, 2020. Other than a pilot study during the 2000 census, this was the first U.S. census to of ...
, Florida will gain one new congressional seat. The current dean of the Florida delegation is Representative
Mario Díaz-Balart Mario Rafael Díaz-Balart Caballero (; born September 25, 1961) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 25th congressional district. A Republican, he was elected in 2002, and his district includes much of sout ...
of the , having served in the House since 2003.


United States Senate


United States House of Representatives


1822–1845: 1 non-voting delegate

Starting on January 23, 1823,
Florida Territory The Territory of Florida was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from March 30, 1822, until March 3, 1845, when it was admitted to the Union as the state of Florida. Originally the major portion of the Spanish ...
sent a non-voting delegate to the House.


1845–1873: 1 seat

Following statehood on March 3, 1845, Florida had one seat in the House.


1873–1903: 2 seats

Following the 1870 census, Florida was apportioned a second seat.


1903–1913: 3 seats

Following the 1900 census, Florida was apportioned a third seat.


1913–1933: 4 seats

Following 1910 census, Florida was apportioned 4 seats. From 1913 to 1915 only, an
at-large At large (''before a noun'': at-large) is a description for members of a governing body who are elected or appointed to represent a whole membership or population (notably a city, county, state, province, nation, club or association), rather than ...
seat was used. Starting in 1915, however, four districts were used.


1933–1943: 5 seats

Following the 1930 census, Florida was apportioned 5 seats. From 1933 to 1937 only, an at-large seat was used. Starting in 1937, however, five districts were used.


1943–1953: 6 seats

Following the 1940 census, Florida was apportioned 6 seats. From 1943 to 1945 only, an at-large seat was used. Starting in 1945, however, six districts were used.


1953–1963: 8 seats

Following the 1950 census, Florida was apportioned 8 seats.


1963–1973: 12 seats

Following the 1960 census, Florida was apportioned 12 seats.


1973–1983: 15 seats

Following the 1970 census, Florida was apportioned 15 seats.


1983–1993: 19 seats

Following the 1980 census, Florida was apportioned 19 seats.


1993–2003: 23 seats

Following the 1990 census, Florida was apportioned 23 seats.


2003–2013: 25 seats

Following the 2000 census, Florida was apportioned 25 seats.


2013–2023: 27 seats

Following the 2010 census, Florida was apportioned 27 seats.


From 2023: 28 seats

Following the 2020 census, Florida was apportioned 28 seats.


Key


See also

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List of United States congressional districts Congressional districts in the United States are electoral divisions for the purpose of electing members of the United States House of Representatives. The number of voting seats in the House of Representatives is currently set at 435, wit ...
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Florida's congressional districts Florida is divided into 28 congressional districts, each represented by a member of the United States House of Representatives. After the 2020 census, the number of Florida's seats was increased from 27 to 28, due to the state's increase in popul ...
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Political party strength in Florida The following tables indicate party affiliation in the U.S. state of Florida for the individual elected offices of: *Governor * Lieutenant Governor * Attorney General * Chief Financial Officer * Commissioner of Agriculture As well as the followin ...


Notes

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Florida Florida is a state located in the Southeastern region of the United States. Florida is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Bahamas and Atlantic Ocean, and to ...
Politics of Florida Congressional delegations