Louisiana redraws congressional map to tilt seats toward GOP
Louisiana's legislature approved a new congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district to tilt representation toward the GOP in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
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Court Clears Alabama to Use New Voting Map Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Supreme Court issued a one-paragraph order clearing Alabama to use a new congressional map for the 2026 midterms, sending the case back to a lower court to reconsider in light of the Court’s recent Voting Rights Act decision; the map would create only one majority-Black district (down from two), a change Republicans hope will ease their House majority, while Justice Sotomayor dissented.
Louisiana Legislature Given Deadline to Redraw Congressional Map
The Louisiana legislature has been given until January 15th, 2024, to draw a new congressional map that includes a second majority black district. If the legislature fails to meet the deadline, the lower courts may proceed to trial, although the court has the option to grant additional time. The map should be ready by May 2024 to be in effect for the upcoming congressional elections. Governor John Bel Edwards supports the creation of two majority black districts and is confident that a fair map will be established before the elections.