Louisianians sound the alarm about voter confusion after House primaries delayed
Summary
Louisiana has delayed its U.S. House primary elections until July 15 after the state Supreme Court struck down a congressional map for being racially unfair. However, the House races will still appear on ballots in the May 16 election, causing confusion because votes for those races will not count.Key Facts
- Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry suspended the House primaries to July 15 by executive order.
- The delay followed a Supreme Court ruling that struck down a congressional map that was considered a racial gerrymander.
- House races will still appear on the May 16 ballots, but votes for those races will not be counted.
- Some voters are confused and uncertain about whether to vote in the upcoming election.
- Early voting has already begun with ballots listing House candidates.
- Lawsuits have been filed challenging the governor’s authority to delay the primaries.
- Other primaries, including Senate and state races, remain scheduled for May 16.
- Election officials will add signs to polling places to explain the changes to voters.
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