Florida's New Congressional Map One Step Closer to Reality After Circuit Court Judge's Ruling
A Florida judge has ruled to allow the state's newly redrawn congressional map to proceed, which could potentially give Republicans four additional seats. This decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges regarding the map's constitutionality. The ruling is seen as a significant step towards implementing the map for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
- ▪The new congressional map was redrawn at the urging of Governor Ron DeSantis.
- ▪Republicans currently hold 20 of Florida's 28 congressional seats.
- ▪The judge's ruling increases the likelihood that the new map will be in place for the 2026 midterms.
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Florida's New Congressional Map One Step Closer to Reality After Circuit Court Judge's Ruling By Sister Toldjah | 9:03 PM on May 26, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File Back in late April, Florida redrew its congressional map at Gov. Ron DeSantis' urging just as the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais was being handed down. As we reported, Republicans hold 20 of Florida's 28 congressional seats. The new map, if it survives the current court challenges, could potentially net them another four seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
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