Candidates, election officials in limbo as Florida considers new map

Potential changes to Florida's congressional lines — ones that could ultimately get tossed out or blocked — are leaving incumbents and candidates in limbo as lawmakers get ready to weigh in on an anticipated new House map.

Lawmakers in the Sunshine State are set to convene on Tuesday for a special session over several priorities, including redistricting, as Florida represents the last opportunity for Republicans to draw new congressional districts ahead of November.

Yet, proposed lines have yet to be made public, and there's uncertainty over whether a new map could even withstand a legal challenge given the state constitution's clear anti-gerrymandering language.

The confusion over the state's map means candidates may be forced to introduce themselves to new voters late in the cycle while scrambling to meet registration deadlines less than two months out from the June 12 filing deadline.