Louisiana senate passes bill to eliminate one of two majority-Black congressional districts
Summary
The Louisiana state senate voted to approve a new congressional map that removes one of two majority-Black districts, which could increase Republican control in the state’s U.S. House delegation. The map now moves to the state house for approval and reflects recent court decisions that weakened protections against reducing Black voting power.Key Facts
- Louisiana’s state senate passed the bill by a 27-10 vote.
- The new map would reduce Louisiana’s majority-Black congressional districts from two to one.
- This change could give Republicans a 5-1 majority in Louisiana’s U.S. House seats.
- The changes affect district 6, currently held by Democrat Cleo Fields, by making it more Republican and centered on mostly white areas.
- District 2, held by Democrat Troy Carter, would keep its majority-Black population and likely remain Democratic.
- The bill will now go to the state house, which must approve a new map by June 1.
- Louisiana’s governor, Jeff Landry, paused ongoing primary elections while absentee ballots were already cast.
- Democrats oppose the map, arguing it reduces Black representation, but Republicans control the state legislature.
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