Democrats file lawsuit against Florida’s new GOP-drawn congressional map
Florida Democrats and a voting rights group have filed a lawsuit challenging the state's new congressional map signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, arguing it violates the Fair Districts Amendment by favoring Republicans. The map, which could give the GOP a 24-4 advantage, threatens several Democratic incumbents and is seen as a partisan gerrymander. Plaintiffs are seeking to block the map and either restore the 2022 version or implement a new, constitutionally compliant plan.
- ▪The lawsuit was filed in Florida’s 2nd Judicial Court by the National Redistricting Foundation and Elias Law Group on behalf of Democratic voters and the Equal Ground Education Fund.
- ▪The plaintiffs argue the new map violates the state constitution’s prohibition on partisan gerrymandering under the Fair Districts Amendment.
- ▪Governor Ron DeSantis claims the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais justifies the new map due to race-based redistricting concerns.
- ▪The new map could eliminate Democratic seats in Tampa, Orlando, and Miami, putting four Democratic representatives at risk.
- ▪The complaint names Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd, the state Senate, and the state House as defendants.
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A group of Florida Democratic voters and a voting rights group jointly filed a lawsuit against Florida‘s new congressional map that could give the state four new Republican seats. The plaintiffs filed the lawsuit in Florida’s 2nd Judicial Court just hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed legislation enacting a new map that would give Republicans a 24-4 advantage in the state’s congressional delegation. Recommended Stories House Democrats expand 2026 map to target eight additional pickup opportunities Scott Presler pressures GOP on SAVE America Act as party faces tough fight to hold Congress Rep.
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