Lawsuit filed to block new Florida congressional map after redistricting [Mark Elias]

Map seeks to maximize GOP House seats ahead of midterms ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s new congressional map is now official. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on X.com that he signed the redistricting bill lawmakers passed last week with a simple post showing the map, with the words “Signed, Sealed, and Delivered.” A few hours later, the first lawsuit was announced. The new map redraws a number of districts, particularly in Central Florida, the Tampa area, and South Florida. DeSantis pushed for the mid-decade redistricting for a few reasons. 1. He said the influx of new residents after the 2020 Census necessitated...