Since

Florida Florida ( ; ) is a U.S. state, state in the Southeastern United States, Southeastern region of the United States. It borders the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Alabama to the northwest, Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia to the north, the Atlantic ...

became a U.S. state in 1845, it has sent

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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. Per the 2020 United States census, Florida gained one new congressional seat starting in the 2022 midterms. The current dean of the Florida delegation is Representative

Mario Díaz-Balart Mario Rafael Díaz-Balart y Caballero ( ; born September 25, 1961) is an American politician serving as the United States House of Representatives, U.S. representative for Florida's 26th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party ...

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,

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

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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.

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Politics of Florida Congressional delegations