Liberal voters sue Florida over congressional map favouring Republicans
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 4
Liberal voters sue Florida over congressional map favouring Republicans
13 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 4
The complaint challenges a map signed on Monday by Governor Ron DeSantis that gives Republicans an advantage in 24 of Florida's 28 US House seats.
Plaintiffs say the lines were drawn explicitly to help conservative candidates, breaching Section 20 of the state constitution, which bars maps intended to favour or disadvantage a party or incumbent.
The lawsuit follows DeSantis's approval of a plan expected to boost Republicans by up to four seats, after voting groups had already vowed legal challenges.
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Florida’s 2026 Redistricting Map Signed by DeSantis to Flip 4 Democratic Seats Amid Legal and Minority Voting Rights Battles
Overview
In April 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new Florida congressional map designed to flip four Democratic seats to Republican control, reshaping the state's political landscape. The map dismantled key Democratic districts and fragmented a majority-Black district, causing widespread voter confusion due to its abrupt implementation before the August primaries. Voting rights groups quickly challenged the map, citing violations of Florida's Fair Districts Amendments, while DeSantis defended it using a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that limits race-based redistricting. With a conservative Florida Supreme Court and tight election timelines, legal hurdles make it likely the map will be used in 2026, setting a critical precedent for future redistricting battles.