{"id":2512413,"date":"2025-11-19T14:49:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T19:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-urges-gop-to-produce-results-ahead-of-2026-elections\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T14:50:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T19:50:53","slug":"desantis-urges-gop-to-produce-results-ahead-of-2026-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-urges-gop-to-produce-results-ahead-of-2026-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis urges GOP to produce &#8216;results&#8217; ahead of 2026 elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-urges-gop-to-produce-results-ahead-of-2026-elections%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2512413&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urged the Republican Party too focus on delivering tangible results ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, emphasizing that winning those elections should be the party&#8217;s top priority. Speaking on CNN, DeSantis highlighted the importance of positive outcomes rather than internal politicking, referencing recent poor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-is-going-on-minnesota-and-wisconsin-both-had-89-90-turnout-something-that-is-highly-unlikely\/\" title=\"What is Going On? Minnesota and Wisconsin BOTH had 89%-90% Turnout -- Something That Is Highly Unlikely\">election results<\/a> as a call to improve GOP performance. Although he previously ran for president in 2024 and lost the primary to Donald Trump, DeSantis said he is not currently considering another presidential run, noting that Trump is still early in his second term and that the party has much to accomplish under his leadership. DeSantis also pointed to Florida&#8217;s shift from a purple state to solid Republican control as he became governor in 2018,crediting this success to producing results supported by residents. Simultaneously occurring, other Republican figures like Senator Ted cruz are also downplaying speculation about <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >future presidential ambitions<\/a>. some GOP-led states, such as Texas, are pursuing redistricting strategies before the 2026 elections, even though legal challenges have blocked new congressional maps from taking effect in Texas.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">DeSantis urges GOP to produce &lsquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/walz-no-free-speech-guarantee-if-dems-dislike-what-you-say\/\" title=\"Walz: No Free Speech Guarantee If Dems Dislike What You Say\">results&#038;rsquo<\/a>; ahead of 2026 instead of 2028<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2405754\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/immigration\/3868004\/ron-desantis-florida-university-leaders-stop-issuing-h1b-visas\/\">Ron DeSantis<\/a> (R-FL) said the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republican-party\/\">Republican Party<\/a> needs to do a &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mark-cubans-attempt-to-clarify-his-attack-on-pro-trump-women-flops-you-just-made-it-50-times-worse\/\" title=\"Mark Cuban&#039;s Attempt to &#039;Clarify&#039; His Attack on Pro-... Women Flops: &#039;You Just Made It 50 Times Worse&#039;\">good job&#038;rdquo<\/a>; if it wants to win next year&rsquo;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-elections\/\">midterm elections<\/a>, adding that this needs to be the party&rsquo;s &ldquo;No. 1 priority.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>CNN&rsquo;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jake-tapper\/\">Jake Tapper<\/a> asked if DeSantis has any plans to run for president again, as he previously conceded the 2024 presidential primary to then-candidate <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3891945\/byron-york-democrats-havent-found-holy-grail-evidence-trump-epstein\/\">Donald Trump<\/a>, who went on to win the general election. DeSantis said he is &ldquo;not thinking&rdquo; about it right now, citing how Trump isn&rsquo;t one year into his second term yet, and the party has &ldquo;a lot&rdquo; to accomplish under Trump&rsquo;s watch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3891813\/adams-era-nypd-commissioner-jessica-tisch-zohran-mamdani\/\">Adams-era NYPD commissioner to stay in role under Mamdani<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3891692\/judge-orders-texas-schools-to-remove-ten-commandments-displays\/\">Judge orders Texas schools to remove Ten Commandments displays<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3891373\/stefanik-new-york-hochul-prison-closure\/\">Stefanik rips New York gubernatorial rival Hochul for &#8216;heartlessly&#8217; closing prison before holidays<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;But look at the election results two weeks ago for Republicans; that was not good. We&lsquo;ve got to do a good job as Republicans, and I think that should be the No. 1 priority. And the way you do well in the midterm elections is to produce positive results, and so I would focus on that. This jockeying and all that, I don&lsquo;t think is productive for us,&rdquo; DeSantis said on CNN&rsquo;s<em> The Lead with Jake Tapper<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 640px; max-height: 360px; min-width: 320px; min-height: 180px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.grabien.com\/share?id=3243360&amp;userid=11311&amp;loginid=9421&amp;playercolor=%23000000&amp;playersize=auto&amp;code=cdb99dc9465fb34cdb6069f5e7322073\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0px;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>DeSantis said that <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/florida\/\">Florida<\/a> used to be a &ldquo;purple state&rdquo; before he became governor in 2018, but Republicans have maintained firm control since they &ldquo;produced results&rdquo; supported by its residents.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> has contacted DeSantis&rsquo;s office for comment.<\/p>\n<p><b><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3890381\/florida-redistricting-republicans-set-stage-for-process\/\">FLORIDA REPUBLICANS SET STAGE FOR REDISTRICTING PROCESS AFTER INDIANA REFUSES TRUMP&rsquo;S DEMANDS<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>On Monday, Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ted-cruz\/\">Ted Cruz<\/a> (R-TX) didn&rsquo;t directly address a report he is <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3889445\/ted-cruz-downplays-report-setting-up-2028-white-house-run\/\">looking to launch<\/a> a 2028 White House run, saying reporters will &ldquo;write headlines that get clicks and get eyeballs.&rdquo; Similar to DeSantis, he ran against Trump in the Republican Party&rsquo;s 2016 presidential primary before conceding to the future president.<\/p>\n<p>One avenue some Republican-led states, such as <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/texas\/\">Texas<\/a>, are pursuing ahead of the 2026 midterm elections is <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/redistricting\/\">redistricting<\/a>; however, a federal court <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3890771\/federal-court-blocks-texas-using-new-congressional-map-2026-election\/\">blocked the state<\/a> from using its redrawn congressional map. Texas is likely to appeal the ruling, though it is unclear if the new maps could be restored in time for the midterm elections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DeSantis urges GOP to focus on 2026 wins, not 2028 run<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2512414,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AP25310618784726.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[42974,4980,6203,5894],"class_list":["post-2512413","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-2026-elections","tag-desantis","tag-gop","tag-politics"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AP25310618784726.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2512413","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2512413"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2512413\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2512417,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2512413\/revisions\/2512417"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2512414"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2512413"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2512413"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2512413"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}