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The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a legal challenge from voting rights groups seeking to block newly drawn congressional maps from being used during the 2026 midterm elections.
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Who
Florida Supreme Court, voting rights groups, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Equal Ground Florida, Justice Jorge Labarga, Genesis Robison
What
The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a legal challenge from voting rights groups seeking to block newly drawn congressional maps from being used during the 2026 midterm elections.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:29:57 GMT · 2h 45m ago
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Florida, USA ·
Why
Voting rights groups argued the new maps violate the state’s Fair Districts amendments, which are anti-gerrymandering provisions in the state’s constitution.
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The decision means Florida's new congressional maps, which make 24 of 28 seats GOP-leaning, will be used in the 2026 midterm elections, potentially affecting the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives. This outcome underscores ongoing legal and political battles over electoral district boundaries and their impact on voter representation.
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