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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsAugust 13, 2026Hillsborough

Florida Supreme Court approves new 15th Congressional District boundaries for 2024 election

The Florida Supreme Court has authorized the use of a redrawn 15th Congressional District map that shifts boundaries to include all of Citrus and Hernando counties and portions of Pasco and Hillsborough counties. The new map increases the Republican partisan advantage in the district compared to the previous configuration.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the newly defined 15th District will vote for a single congressional representative to serve a diverse area spanning rural and suburban communities, with the district's political lean shifting significantly toward the Republican party.

Key Facts

  • The Florida Supreme Court approved the new 15th Congressional District map for the 2024 election.
  • The new district encompasses all of Citrus and Hernando counties, plus parts of Pasco and Hillsborough counties.
  • The district's partisan lean shifted: Donald Trump would have won the new district by 20 percentage points, compared to 11 points under the old boundaries.
  • The primary election for the Democratic candidates is scheduled for August 18.
  • The general election for the seat is scheduled for November.
  • Republican incumbent Laurel Lee is seeking reelection.
  • Democratic candidates Christopher Irizarry and Robert People are competing in the primary.
  • The previous district map was often referred to as 'the blob' due to its irregular shape across Central Florida.

Who's Mentioned

personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida, cited by critics regarding the map's creation.”locationPasco County“Included in the new district.”personDonald Trump“Presidential candidate used for partisan margin analysis of the district.”personChristopher Irizarry“Democratic candidate in the Aug. 18 primary.”personLaurel Lee“Republican incumbent running for reelection in the 15th District.”locationHernando County“Included in the new district.”locationCitrus County“Included in the new district.”locationHillsborough County“Included in the new district.”personAnthony Pedicini“Republican political consultant.”personKevin Lata“Democratic campaign strategist.”personRobert People“Democratic candidate in the Aug. 18 primary.”organizationFlorida Supreme Court“Authorized the use of the new district map.”