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As promised by Democrats and others, a lawsuit challenging Florida’s newly signed congressional map was filed, kicking off what is expected to be a fast-moving legal fight over boundaries designed to expand Republican power in Washington.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new redistricting map that could shift up to four congressional seats to Republicans.
The Florida House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve a new congressional map proposed by Governor Ron DeSantis, moving the redistricting process one step closer to finalization despite intense pushback from the minority party.
President Donald Trump's has called on GOP-controlled states to change their districts ahead of the midterm elections.
Potential changes to Florida’s congressional lines — ones that could ultimately get tossed out or blocked — are leaving incumbents and candidates in limbo as lawmakers get ready to weigh in on an anticipated new House map.