GOP’s redistricting gamble backfires in Florida as Democrats hold ground

Democrats won several Florida House seats that the Republican-led legislature had redrawn to favor the GOP. Kathy Castor held the 14th District, first-time candidate Pia Dandiya won the 22nd, and Jared Moskowitz retained the 25th. In the 9th District, Darren Soto had a narrow lead over Republican challenger Dan Green as final votes were counted. The results came amid a nationwide Democratic victory, with the party taking control of both chambers of Congress and winning at least 54 Senate seats.