TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Two Republican state senators are defending a proposal to redraw boundaries to Florida's congressional districts.
Sen. Tom Lee and Sen. Bill Galvano both testified on Friday during a trial that could decide the state's political landscape. After the trial is over, a judge will recommend a new map for the 27 districts.
The Florida Supreme Court in July threw out eight districts and ordered legislators to draw new boundaries. But the House and Senate deadlocked in August during a special session over a new map.
Lee testified about his involvement in drawing up a map that would alter districts in the Tampa Bay region. The Brandon Republican said he wanted to keep most of eastern Hillsborough County in one district. But Lee's motives have been questioned.
Lee testified that he doesn't plan to run for Congress if his proposal is adopted.
