Florida Supreme Court Blocks Challenge to Gov. DeSantis’ Redistricting Push

Florida Supreme Court Rejects Legal Petition To Block DeSantis From Redrawing Congressional Districts

The Florida Supreme Court unanimously rejected a petition from voters seeking to block Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts. The ruling confirms the governor’s authority to call a special session and the Secretary of State’s power to adjust election qualifying dates. DeSantis aims to reshape districts ahead of potential federal rulings regarding the Voting Rights Act and race-based mapping. The post Florida S…

Florida Supreme Court Blocks Challenge to Gov. DeSantis’ Redistricting Push

By Gray Rohrer, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court on Friday rejected a petition to block Gov. Ron DeSantis’ move to redraw the state’s congressional districts. The legal challenge, brought by two Florida voters and supported by the National Redistricting Foundation, was tossed by a unanimous decision by the court. In a short, two-paragraph ruling, Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz wrote that the request by the voters t…

Florida Supreme Court clears path for DeSantis to redraw congressional maps ahead of midterms

The Florida Supreme Court on Friday swatted down a legal challenge to Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to redraw the state's 28 congressional districts, rejecting a petition from two voters who sought to block the governor's call for a special legislative session on redistricting. The ruling removes the last immediate obstacle between DeSantis and a new set of maps before the 2026 midterms. Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz wrote that the voters' attempt to blo…