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Florida judge keeps DeSantis' GOP-friendly congressional map alive

A Florida judge has allowed Governor Ron DeSantis' new congressional map to remain in place, despite ongoing lawsuits challenging its partisan nature. The decision by Leon County Circuit Judge Joshua Hawkes permits the Republican-friendly map to be implemented for the upcoming 2026 elections. This ruling is part of a broader national redistricting battle, with Republicans generally seeing favorable outcomes in several states. AI

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Florida judge keeps DeSantis' GOP-friendly congressional map alive

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    Florida congressional map survives first court test

    <p>A Florida judge kept Gov. Ron DeSantis' new <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/27/desantis-florida-map-gerrymandering-redistricting-war" target="_blank">congressional map</a> alive Tuesday, allowing the state to implement a Republican-friendly plan while three state lawsui…