Louisiana suspends House primaries after gerrymander ruling as 42,000 absentee ballots are in
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More than 42,000 absentee ballots had been cast for Louisiana’s May 16 U.S. House primaries when Gov. Jeff Landry suspended those races after the Supreme Court ruled the state’s congressional map was an illegal gerrymander. The suspension moves the House primaries to July 15 unless the Legislature sets another date; other races, including the Senate, will proceed. Ballots already cast for the House will not be counted for now, as multiple legal challenges to the governor’s order surface while redistricting plans move forward.
- 42,000 Louisianians voted absentee before Gov. Landry suspended US House primaries Louisiana Illuminator
- In key Southern red state, democracy suffers dramatic back-to-back setbacks MS NOW
- Civil rights groups say Purcell principle prevents Louisiana from suspending elections when votes have already been cast Democracy Docket
- Louisiana House candidate sues over suspended primary The Hill
- Canceled House races still on ballot, confusing Louisiana voters Axios
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