"Louisiana Lawmakers Clash Over Congressional Map Redrawing and Primary Shift"
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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson urges Louisiana to ignore a court order to create a second majority Black congressional district, citing concerns about potentially losing a Republican seat in Congress. The proposed map, backed by GOP Gov. Jeff Landry and Republican Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, has sparked controversy as it could impact the balance of power in the House. Despite opposition, a Senate committee has advanced the proposed map for further consideration.
- Speaker Mike Johnson says new Louisiana map threatens GOP House majority Shreveport Times
- Louisiana Senate defies Speaker Mike Johnson, approves new congressional map MSNBC
- Louisiana lawmakers advance bill that would shift the state's open 'jungle' primary to a closed one The Associated Press
- Republicans taking cues from Jeff Landry in special session, with flashes of dissent NOLA.com
- Sharon Hewitt: Don't redraw Louisiana Congressional maps based on emotional arguments NOLA.com
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