Florida Supreme Court rejects challenge to new GOP-drawn congressional maps
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a challenge from voting rights groups seeking to block Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
- The challengers argued the maps violate the state’s Fair Districts amendments, designed to prevent gerrymandering, but the court allowed the maps to stand while legal battles continue.
- Justice Jorge Labarga was the sole dissenter, criticizing the decision for delaying appellate review and impacting more voters.
- The new maps favor Republicans, making 24 of Florida’s 28 congressional districts GOP-leaning, though some races remain competitive; currently, Florida’s House delegation has 20 Republicans and 8 Democrats.
- Equal Ground Florida’s executive director called the court’s decision a “travesty,” highlighting ongoing concerns about the fairness of the maps.