Louisiana Republicans pass new electoral map that guts majority-Black district
Louisiana Republicans have passed a new congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district in Baton Rouge. The map is expected to give Republicans control of five out of six congressional seats in the state. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that set a new standard for Voting Rights Act cases, prompting significant opposition from local communities.
- ▪The new map reconfigures Louisiana's sixth congressional district, previously represented by Black Democrat Cleo Fields.
- ▪The American Civil Liberties Union criticized the map for consolidating white political power and diminishing Black voter influence.
- ▪Louisiana's Republican governor, Jeff Landry, is expected to sign the newly approved map into law.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 2 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-Black seat — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-black seat — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Louisiana passes new congressional map — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Louisiana passes new congressional map, dismantling one majority-Black district — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Louisiana lawmakers pass a congressional map to dismantle a majority-Black district — NPR — News
- ▪ Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District — NYT — US
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Edmond Jordan, a Democratic Louisiana state representative, talks with fellow lawmakers prior to a Louisiana house vote on a redistricting plan to eliminate a majority-Black congressional district in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on 21 May 2026. Photograph: Gerald Herbert/APView image in fullscreenEdmond Jordan, a Democratic Louisiana state representative, talks with fellow lawmakers prior to a Louisiana house vote on a redistricting plan to eliminate a majority-Black congressional district in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on 21 May 2026.
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