Florida court keeps new congressional districts

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A Leon County judge rejected a challenge, leaving Florida’s new congressional map in place for 2026.

WHO: Leon Circuit Judge Joshua Hawkes; Common Cause; Equal Ground Education Fund; voting rights groups and voters; Gov. Ron DeSantis; Florida’s Republican-led Legislature

WHAT: A court ruling upheld Florida’s newly drawn congressional districts, rejecting a lawsuit seeking to throw out the map.

WHEN: May 27, 2026 at 7:21 AM ET

WHERE: Leon Circuit Court, Leon County, Florida

WHY: Judge Joshua Hawkes rejected the challenge, keeping the districts intact for the 2026 midterm elections.

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