Judge keeps vast bulk of Florida redistricting plans but seeks changes in several key districts | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Circuit Court Judge Terry Lewis on Friday rejected the Florida Legislature’s third attempt at redrawing its congressional districts and recommended a map proposed by the challengers — including a redrawn configuration of two Miami districts — to the Florida Supreme Court for its final review. Lewis adopted the bulk of the map approved…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Circuit Court Judge Terry Lewis on Friday gave tentative approval to a new congressional redistricting map that has the potential to unseat at least three incumbent congressional candidates and opens the doors for others to enter the fray. Lewis rejected the Florida Legislature’s third attempt at redrawing its congressional districts and recommended a map proposed…