Louisiana approves new congressional map that could allow Republicans to pick up seat
Louisiana has approved a new congressional map that may enable Republicans to gain a seat in the upcoming midterm elections. The map was designed in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling and eliminates a majority-Black congressional district. This change could significantly impact the political landscape in the state.
- ▪Louisiana lawmakers approved a new congressional map on May 28, 2026.
- ▪The map could allow Republicans to flip one of the two Democratic-held U.S. House seats.
- ▪The redistricting was a response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onLouisiana approves new congressional map that could allow Republicans to pick up a seatIt could allow the GOP to flip one of the state's two Democratic-held seats.ByABC NEWSMay 29, 2026, 1:21 PM1:16Rep. Edmond Jordan, D-Dist. 29, center, looks up after a redistricting plan to eliminate a majority-Black congressional district, in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, was passed by the House in Baton Rouge, La., May 28, 2026. Gerald Herbert/AP PhotoLouisiana lawmakers on Friday approved a new congressional map that could allow Republicans to flip one of the state's two Democratic-held U.S.
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