Louisiana’s Legislature has passed a new congressional map to give the GOP another seat
Summary
Louisiana lawmakers passed a new map for congressional districts that gives Republicans an additional seat but reduces the number of majority-Black districts represented by Democrats from two to one. This change follows a Supreme Court ruling that struck down the previous map for racial bias and weakens protections under the Voting Rights Act.Key Facts
- Louisiana’s new congressional map increases Republican seats from 4 to 5 out of 6 total seats.
- The map eliminates one of Louisiana’s two majority-Black congressional districts represented by Democrats.
- The state’s previous map was ruled an illegal racial gerrymander by the U.S. Supreme Court.
- The Supreme Court decision weakens the federal Voting Rights Act from 1965.
- Republicans considered a more aggressive map that could win all six seats but rejected it due to demographic risks.
- The new map is expected to be signed into law by Republican Governor Jeff Landry.
- This redistricting is part of a wider national battle over voting maps, influenced by President Donald Trump’s efforts to help Republicans keep control of the House.
- Other Southern states with Republican control have also moved to redraw maps following the Supreme Court ruling.
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