The Florida Supreme Court declined to block the newly enacted congressional map that could net Republicans up to four seats in the Sunshine State.In a 6-1 ruling, the state’s high court ruled it lacks the jurisdiction to rule on a case currently being litigated in a lower court. The ruling does not end the legal battle, as it will continue to play out in the lower court, but not in time before the midterm elections.
“In the meantime, the plaintiffs will have their days in court, in due course, to be heard on the merits of their challenge to the new redistricting law,” Justice Adam Tannenbaum wrote in the decision.
But Republicans quickly took to social media for a victory lap.
“The Florida Supreme Court has REJECTED the challenge to the state’s redistricting plan and new map,” Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), who spearheaded the redraw, posted on social media. “This assures that the recently enacted map will be in place for the 2026 election.”
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier declared “COMPLETE AND TOTAL VICTORY” in a post.
