Joshua Hawkes
Coverage of Joshua Hawkes in the Nexus archive.
- Florida judge won’t toss DeSantis’ new congressional map
A Florida judge refused to dismiss Gov. Ron DeSantis' new congressional map, which could eliminate up to four Democratic seats. The decision cited potential election confusion and lack of evidence the map was improperly drawn, though it left open whether Florida's partisan gerrymandering ban violates the Supreme Court's recent race-based redistricting ruling.
- Florida judge blocks effort to halt new GOP House map
A Florida judge denied a request to temporarily halt a Republican-favored House map, marking another setback for Democrats following a similar decision in Tennessee. Judge Joshua Hawkes, appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, ruled against the groups seeking to block the map, reinforcing GOP influence in the state's electoral redistricting.
- Florida congressional map survives first court test
A Florida judge upheld Governor Ron DeSantis' new congressional map, allowing its implementation amid ongoing lawsuits. The map, designed to favor Republicans, faces challenges over alleged partisan gerrymandering, but the court ruled plaintiffs failed to prove illegal intent.