Since Florida became a U.S. state in 1845, it has sent congressional delegations to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives . 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 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 118th Congress 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 .[2]
The current dean of the Florida delegation is Representative Mario Díaz-Balart of the 25th district , 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 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 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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118th (2023–2025)
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