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Florida judge blocks challenge to 2026 congressional map

As of September 2026: Ruled against the Fair Districts challenge on September 13, 2026

A Florida judge on September 13 blocked another Democrat-backed attempt to overturn the state's 2026 congressional map, which gives Republicans a projected 24 of 28 House seats. The ruling is the third setback this year for voting-rights groups suing under Florida's 2010 Fair Districts Amendments.

Updated Sep 13

Notable Quotes

"To the extent the Court has to balance Florida's prohibition of improper partisan intent and the United States Constitution's Equal Protection guarantees, it seems clear that the potential partisan intent in the 2026 map is the lesser of the two evils."

from Florida judge blocks challenge to 2026 congressional map · Updated Sep 13

"Equitable actions are not triable by jury as of right." — Sept. 3 order

from Florida judge blocks challenge to 2026 congressional map · Updated Sep 13