Florida Court To Consider New House Map

New U.S. House districts in Florida are facing their first test in court. A state judge is set to hear arguments Friday on a request to block the new districts from being used in the midterm elections. Several lawsuits contend the districts violate a state constitutional provision against partisan gerrymandering. Republicans already hold 20 of the state’s 28 U.S. House seats. The new districts signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis could improve Republicans’ chances to win four additional seats. Florida is one of several states to redraw congressional districts after President Donald Trump urged Republicans to do so.