Republicans control the house 218 to 215 – the slimmest majority since 1931, the Great Depression.
There are 435 house seats in total. There are 4 vacant seats, republicans
If dems win all 4 open seats, republicans will control the house by a razor thin majority of 218 – 217
It is unlikely that dems can win both Fl-1 and FL-6, but it possible.
- Florida’s 1st Congressional District on April 1, 2025
- Florida’s 6th Congressional District on April 1, 2025
Quick Actions
If you don’t live in the area, the best way you can get involved is by phonebanking.
- Florida’s 1st Congressional District: Campaign for Gay Valimont (D) or donate in her race against Trump’s pick, Jimmy Patronis (R), who doesn’t even live in the area.
- Florida’s 6th Congressional District: Campaign for Josh Weil (D) or donate in his race against Randy Fine (R)
It takes no special skills to phonebank, you will get training, and everything will be provided for you from the phone number to call to a sample script to use.
If you live in the area, most importantly, vote!
- If you know someone who lives in the area, encourage them to go! Drag them if you have to
- You can also canvas door to, go to the same websites to find these opportunities: for Gay Valimont and for Josh Weil
Important to note:
- The 4 open house seats were supposed to become 5 as Elise Stefanik was supposed to leave to become Trump’s UN ambassador.
- But Trump just pulled her nomination. Why?
- Because if the republicans lost all 5 seats, they would lose the house.
- Trump genuinely believes republicans can lose the house.
- If one republican has to resign or leave for any reason, we have a chance to flip it.
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