On May 26, 2026, a Florida judge ruled against a request to temporarily stop the implementation of a new House map that is favorable to the Republican Party. The ruling was made by Florida Circuit Court Judge Joshua Hawkes, who was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis. This decision follows a similar ruling in Tennessee, where a different judge also denied a request to halt a GOP-friendly map.
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Florida judge denies request to halt new Republican House map
A Florida judge has denied a request to temporarily halt a new Republican House map, ruling in favor of its implementation. This decision follows a similar ruling in Tennessee regarding a GOP-friendly map.
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