Florida lawmakers approve new congressional maps

Also on Wednesday, the Supreme Court released a decision eliminating race-based congressional districts that is expected to trigger a series of redraws across the South.

By Ben Whedon

Published: April 29, 2026 3:29pm

Florida lawmakers on Wednesday approved a slate of congressional maps expected to bolster Republican chances in the midterms.

The map largely limits Democratic-leaning districts to Orlando and a series of urban areas on the southwest coast. It is expected to face legal challenges, according to Politico.

The votes on Wednesday send the bill to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., who pushed for the legislature to advance the redraw in response to a Virginia referendum.

Also on Wednesday, the Supreme Court released a decision eliminating race-based congressional districts that is expected to trigger a series of redraws across the South.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.