Louisiana lawmakers advance new 5-1 congressional map that favors Republicans
Summary
Louisiana lawmakers approved a new congressional map for the 2026 election that favors Republicans with five districts and one Democratic-leaning district. The new map removes one majority Black, Democratic district, which has sparked protests from Democratic leaders.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s previous congressional map for violating voting rights rules.
- The new map has five Republican-favored districts and one Democratic-leaning district.
- One majority Black district was eliminated, which Democrats say reduces fair representation.
- The new Democratic district covers parts of New Orleans and Baton Rouge and may force two Black representatives to compete.
- The state Senate's Governmental Affairs Committee approved the new map early on Wednesday.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson said the new map complies with the Supreme Court’s ruling on equal constitutional protections.
- The ruling changes how voting districts are drawn in southern states ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- Louisiana’s Republican Governor Jeff Landry suspended the state’s congressional House primaries after the ruling, discarding already returned ballots.
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