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Tallahassee, FL - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he anticipates calling a special legislative session in spring 2026 to revisit the state's congressional districts as lawmakers await a Supreme Court ruling that could affect how Florida must draw its map.
DeSantis made the remarks during an interview with Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres, explaining that state leaders are waiting for the Court to hear arguments tied to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
That case is scheduled for October and could influence Florida's current redistricting framework.
DeSantis stated that a special session is expected and that he plans to coordinate the timing with Senate President Ben Albritton.
When asked if the session would fall between March and May 2026, he said he would work with legislative leaders to determine the schedule and reiterated that he believes action will be required once the Court issues its ruling.
In preparation for possible changes, House Speaker Danny Perez announced in September that a Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting had been formed.
The panel includes 11 lawmakers, with Rep. Mike Redondo serving as chair along with seven Republicans and three Democrats.
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The committee is set to hold its first meeting on December 4.
Florida's redistricting efforts come as several states await federal guidance on districting rules.
Texas currently has a redistricting case before the Supreme Court following a lower court ruling that blocked its map.
California is also preparing for updates after voters approved Proposition 50, which allows its redistricting commission to revise congressional boundaries.
The combined actions could affect the national political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.