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 Florida Supreme Court has allowed the use of a new U.S. House map drawn by Republicans in the midterm elections.

In a 6-1 ruling, the court determined the First District Court of Appeal should consider the merits of the case before it weighs in on the matter.

Florida Supreme Court clears new GOP-drawn US House maps for use in 2026 elections, boosting Republicans in redistricting battle ahead of midterms.

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.

Republicans already hold 20 of Florida’s 28 U.S. House seats. The new voting districts map could improve the GOP’s chances of winning four additional seats this year.

The maps, drawn by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, will be used for the 2026 midterm elections. It was designed to help Republicans gain up to four additional House seats.

Seis integrantes del máximo tribunal coincidieron en que el caso no reunía las condiciones necesarias para una revisión inmediata

The new Florida map could strengthen Republicans’ position in the state’s congressional delegation...

El Tribunal Supremo de Florida autorizó de forma provisional el uso del nuevo mapa para la Cámara de Representantes.