Ron DeSantis Says Trump Admin Wants a New Census Ahead of Schedule
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says the Trump administration is actively considering ordering a new U.S. Census ahead of schedule, challenging long-standing norms on apportionment.
The next U.S. Census isn't officially scheduled until 2030.
"I know they've considered doing another census," DeSantis said Wednesday in Tampa, adding that if conducted, the count would exclude undocumented immigrants. He argued the 2020 census had "gypped" Florida out of a congressional seat by undercounting its population, noting, "We would love for them to redo the census for '26."
DeSantis's remarks reflect a broader Republican push—supported by President Donald Trump—to cobble new electoral maps in advance of the 2026 midterms.
An earlier census could allow Republican-led states to redraw congressional districts before the 2026 midterms, potentially shifting political power in their favor. It would also open the door to excluding undocumented immigrants from population counts—an approach that could reduce representation and federal funding for Democratic-leaning, immigrant-rich areas.
WATCH: @GovRonDeSantis calls for a new census EXCLUDING all non-citizens and factoring in the MASSIVE population exchange which has occurred between blue states and red states pic.twitter.com/50NKZrOOd3 — Florida's Voice (@FLVoiceNews) July 30, 2025
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