NewsFlorida PoliticsMay 7, 2026Florida
Secretary of State Cord Byrd seeks to remove Judge from redistricting case
Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd has filed a motion to disqualify Circuit Judge Lee Marsh from a lawsuit challenging the state's redistricting maps, citing a conflict of interest involving the Governor's legal counsel. Byrd argues that Mohammad Jazil, who represents the Governor's Office, has actively supported Judge Marsh’s re-election campaign, compromising the judge's impartiality.
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The outcome of this motion determines whether Judge Lee Marsh will continue to preside over a legal challenge that could block the current congressional map ahead of the 2026 Midterm elections.
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Who's Mentioned
personCord Byrd“Florida Secretary of State”personMarc Elias“Democratic election lawyer representing plaintiffs”personLee Marsh“Circuit Judge”dateMarch 24, 2026“Date of a fundraiser co-hosted by Mohammad Jazil for Judge Marsh”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”personMohammad Jazil“Counsel for the Governor's Office”organizationEqual Ground Education Fund“Plaintiff challenging the new map”