Florida Supreme Court rejects challenge to new GOP-drawn congressional maps

The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a legal challenge from voting rights groups who sought to block Gov.

The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a legal challenge from voting rights groups who sought to block Gov. Ron DeSantis’ newly drawn congressional maps from being used during the 2026 midterm elections.

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The challengers, which included Equal Ground Florida, argued that the maps should not be used during the midterms because they alleged the new lines violate the state’s so-called Fair Districts amendments — which is anti-gerrymandering language in the state’s constitution.

An underlying legal fight over the constitutionality of the new maps will continue. But in the meantime, the state’s highest court will let the maps stand.