Louisiana congressional primaries suspended after Supreme Court ruling, state officials say
Summary
Louisiana has postponed its congressional primary elections scheduled for May 16 because the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a majority Black congressional district in the state. State leaders say they cannot hold the primaries using the current voting districts and are working to find a new plan.Key Facts
- The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana.
- Louisiana's May 16 congressional primaries will not happen as planned.
- Early voting was set to start on Saturday before the primaries.
- Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the suspension.
- The state is legally blocked from holding elections with the current district map.
- State officials are working with the legislature and Secretary of State to create a new plan.
- Both Landry and Murrill are members of the Republican Party.
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