Appeals court blasts redistricting injunction
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – An appeals court Friday said a circuit judge issued a “patently unlawful” temporary injunction against a congressional redistricting plan pushed through the Legislature by Gov. Ron DeSantis, giving another sign that the controversial plan likely will be used in this year’s elections. A three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal issued […]
New court ruling appears to favor DeSantis’ plan to abolish Black-access district in North FL
A Florida appellate court ruled Friday that a trial judge abused his authority in ordering state government to retain a Black-access congressional district in North Florida before holding a full trial on whether the state’s Fair District amendment required doing so. The 20-page opinion (docket here) from the First District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee […]
Appeals court rules injunction against Florida redistricting maps ‘patently unlawful’
An appeals court Friday said a circuit judge issued a “patently unlawful” temporary injunction against a congressional redistricting plan pushed through the Legislature by Gov. Ron DeSantis, giving another sign that the controversial plan likely will be used in this year’s elections. A three-judge panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal issued a 20-page […]
Florida redistricting: How much will maps help Republicans?
Florida’s Republicans controlled the governor’s mansion and both chambers of the Legislature going into the once-a-decade redistricting process this year. That presented an opportunity to draw seats that would further entrench GOP power in Tallahassee and Washington. Read More
Appeals court puts Florida congressional redistricting decision on hold
TALLAHASSEE — An appeals court Friday reinstated a stay against a circuit judge’s decision that blocked a congressional redistricting plan pushed through the Legislature by Gov. Ron DeSantis, pointing to a “high likelihood” that the judge erred. Read More
Former state senator announces his candidacy for Florida’s newly-redrawn 4th Congressional District
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former State Senator Tony Hill is hoping the newly drawn District 4 map which encompasses a large part of Duval, as well as all of Nassau and Clay Counties, will play into his favor in the upcoming election. The familiar political figure says Duval isn’t as red as many think, acknowledging however that […]
Kelli Stargel announces run for Florida’s open 15th Congressional District
State Sen. Kelli Stargel, who is leaving Florida’s Senate after the maximum 10-year tenure, announced on Monday her run for Florida’s 15th Congressional District. Read More
Rep. Jason Fischer and Eric Aguilar jump into race for new Northeast Florida Congress seat
Florida State Rep. Jason Fischer defeated Democrat Ben Marcus in the State House District 16 election, earning the Mandarin Republican a third term in the legislature. Fischer claimed a majority of the votes with 33 of 38 precincts reporting results. Fischer said he was “thankful” that voters elected him for another term. He said he plans to continue […]
St. Pete based voters on both sides of the aisle not pleased with new congressional map
Democrats are outraged about the recently approved Florida congressional redistricting map, which will likely increase the number of congressional Republicans in Florida from 16 to 20. There’s also some dissatisfaction coming from both sides of the political aisle when it comes to discussing the splitting up of Congressional District 13 in Pinellas County. The new […]
Laurel Lee running for Congress in CD 15
She’s quitting as Gov. DeSantis’ Secretary of State in order to run. Former Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee announced Tuesday she is running for Congress. The Thonotosassa Republican will compete in Florida’s 15th Congressional District. She is filing for federal office a day after wrapping up more than three years working in Gov. Ron DeSantis‘ administration running […]
