Florida approves new voting map

The Republican-controlled Florida legislature has approved a new congressional map that could net the party up to four additional House seats.

The move comes as a major victory for Governor Ron DeSantis in the national redistricting war following a supportive Supreme Court ruling.

Democrats have condemned the map as a partisan power grab that dilutes the voting power of minority communities.

The new boundaries were passed just hours after the high court narrowed protections under the Voting Rights Act.

The redistricting fight in Florida is expected to have a significant impact on the balance of power in the U.S. House after the 2026 midterms.