Florida judges orders special session for new map

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge is ordering legislators to hold a special session to draw up a new congressional map for the state.

Circuit Judge Terry Lewis on Friday ruled that the Florida Legislature must draw up new congressional districts by Aug. 15. Lewis said that he will then order a special election later this year for those new districts.

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