Since
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
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, with the House of Representatives being the lower chamber. Together they compose the national bicameral legislature of the United States.
The composition and pow ...
and
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives, often referred to as the House of Representatives, the U.S. House, or simply the House, is the Lower house, lower chamber of the United States Congress, with the United States Senate, Senate being ...
. 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 ...
*
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 ...
*
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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Politics of Florida
Congressional delegations