Louisiana halts House elections after Supreme Court map ruling
Summary
Louisiana is stopping its U.S. House elections after the Supreme Court ruled the state's congressional map was unconstitutional because it used race improperly in drawing districts. The governor delayed the elections so the state legislature can create a new district map.Key Facts
- Louisiana’s governor suspended U.S. House elections scheduled for May and June after a Supreme Court decision.
- The Supreme Court said Louisiana’s map was an "unconstitutional racial gerrymander" for using race improperly.
- Early voting was set to start soon, and some absentee ballots had already been sent.
- Only House primaries are delayed; other elections and ballot measures will continue on schedule.
- The governor and attorney general are working with the legislature to redraw district boundaries.
- The redrawn map might reduce the number of majority-Black congressional districts in Louisiana.
- President Trump supported the governor’s decision and praised similar efforts in Tennessee.
- Lawmakers are expected to address redistricting before the legislative session ends on June 1.
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