Louisiana Republicans Pass New Congressional Map Eliminating Majority-Black District
Louisiana state legislators approved a new congressional map creating five Republican-leaning districts out of six, eliminating one of two majority-Black districts that elected Democrats. The map follows the Supreme Court’s April 2026 ruling in *Louisiana v. Callais*, which weakened Voting Rights Act protections. Democratic Rep. Cleo Fields’ district was effectively eliminated. The map now goes to Republican Governor Jeff Landry for expected signature. Primary elections were delayed to November 3, with an estimated 40,000 votes already cast. Legal challenges are anticipated.
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Louisiana Republicans Pass Congressional Map Eliminating Majority-Black District
Louisiana Republicans passed a new congressional map on Friday that eliminates the state's only majority-Black district, which was at the center of a Supreme Court ruling overturning the Voting Rights Act. The map redraws the 6th congressional district, currently represented by Black Democratic Representative Cleo Fields. Republicans are expected to gain an additional seat, giving them control of five of Louisiana's six congressional seats. The state Senate passed the map 28–10, sending it to Governor Jeff Landry, who is expected to sign it. Democratic state Representative Kyle Green Jr. criticized the map, noting that Black Louisianians make up nearly one-third of the population but would be reduced to one out of six seats. Governor Landry had delayed the primary election to allow time for the redrawing, with an estimated 40,000 people already having voted before the delay.
The New RepublicLouisiana Republicans Pass Congressional Map Eliminating Majority-Black District
Louisiana Republicans passed a new congressional map on Friday that eliminates the state's only majority-Black district, currently represented by Black Democratic Representative Cleo Fields. The map redraws the 6th congressional district, and Republicans are expected to gain an additional seat, giving them control of five of Louisiana's six congressional seats. The state Senate passed the map with a 28-10 vote, sending it to Governor Jeff Landry, who is expected to sign it. Democratic state Representative Kyle Green Jr. criticized the map, noting that Black Louisianians make up nearly one-third of the population but would be reduced to one out of six seats (16% representation). The map was drawn following a Supreme Court ruling that overturned the Voting Rights Act. Governor Landry delayed the state's House primary election, originally scheduled for May 16, to allow time for the redistricting, with an estimated 40,000 people having already cast their votes before the delay.
The New RepublicLouisiana Republicans Pass New Congressional Map Eliminating Majority-Black District
Louisiana Republicans passed a new congressional map on Friday that eliminates the state's only majority-Black district, currently represented by Black Democratic Representative Cleo Fields. The map, passed by the state Senate with a 28-10 vote, is expected to be signed by Governor Jeff Landry. In a state where one in three residents are Black, the new map reduces Black representation from two minority opportunity districts to one out of six seats, dropping from 33% to 16% of representation. Democratic state Representative Kyle Green Jr. criticized the map as a moral failure. The primary election, originally scheduled for May 16, was delayed by Landry to allow Republicans time to redraw the map following a Supreme Court ruling overturning the Voting Rights Act. An estimated 40,000 people had already voted before the delay was announced.
The New RepublicLouisiana Legislators Adopt New House Map, Giving GOP Pickup Opportunity
Louisiana state legislators have approved a new congressional map that would create five Republican-leaning districts out of six, eliminating one of two majority-Black districts that elected Democrats in 2024. The map, passed by the state Senate on Friday after House approval, now goes to Republican Governor Jeff Landry for expected signature. This follows the Supreme Court's April ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that invalidated the previous map and weakened Voting Rights Act protections. Democratic Rep. Cleo Fields, whose district was effectively eliminated, has not announced his political future. The map faces potential legal challenges and has drawn criticism from some Republicans, including Rep. Clay Higgins who called it 'the worst I've seen yet.' Louisiana becomes the second state to adopt new lines since the Supreme Court ruling, after Tennessee's recent map changes prompted Rep. Steve Cohen's retirement.
Roll CallLouisiana legislators adopt new House map, giving GOP pickup opportunity
Louisiana state legislators have approved a new congressional map that would give Republicans a pickup opportunity by favoring the GOP in five out of six House districts, eliminating one of two majority-Black districts that elected Democrats in 2024. The map, passed by the state Senate on Friday after House approval, now goes to Republican Governor Jeff Landry for expected signature. This action follows a Supreme Court ruling in April that invalidated Louisiana's previous map and weakened the Voting Rights Act. Democratic Rep. Cleo Fields, whose district was essentially eliminated, has not announced his reelection plans. The map has drawn criticism from some Republicans, including Rep. Clay Higgins, who called it 'the worst I've seen yet.' Louisiana becomes the second state to adopt new lines since the Supreme Court ruling, after Tennessee. The map could face additional legal challenges ahead of the 2028 elections.
Roll CallLouisiana Legislators Adopt New House Map, Giving GOP Pickup Opportunity
Louisiana state legislators have approved a new congressional map that would give Republicans a pickup opportunity by creating five Republican-leaning districts out of six, eliminating one of two majority-Black districts that elected Democrats in 2024. The map, passed by the state Senate on Friday after House approval, now goes to Republican Governor Jeff Landry for expected signature. This follows the Supreme Court's April 2026 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that invalidated the previous map and weakened Voting Rights Act protections. Democratic Rep. Cleo Fields, whose district was effectively eliminated, has not announced his political future. The map faces potential legal challenges and has drawn criticism from some Republicans, including Rep. Clay Higgins. Louisiana becomes the second state to adopt new lines since the Supreme Court ruling, after Tennessee. The state's House primaries have been delayed to November 3, with runoffs in December.
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