Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-black seat
Louisiana Republicans have approved a new congressional map that eliminates a Democratic-held, majority-black seat. This decision follows a US Supreme Court ruling that weakened protections for majority-minority districts, prompting similar actions in other Southern states. Critics argue that the map disenfranchises black voters, while Republicans maintain that the changes are based on partisanship.
- ▪The new congressional map was approved by Louisiana Republicans on May 29.
- ▪The map dismantles a Democratic-held, majority-black seat to boost Republican election odds.
- ▪This action follows an April US Supreme Court ruling that weakened protections for majority-minority districts.
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Louisiana approves new US House map eliminating Democratic majority-black seatSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA member of the staff tries to calm the crowd during a public hearing on redistricting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on May 8, as Louisiana Republicans pursue a new congressional voting map ahead of the November midterm elections.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 30, 2026, 02:58 AMUpdated May 30, 2026, 02:58 AMSummariseLouisiana Republicans approved a new congressional map on May 29, dismantling a Democratic-held, majority-black seat and boosting US House election odds.This action follows an April US Supreme Court ruling that weakened protections for majority-minority districts, prompting similar efforts in other Southern states.Democrats criticised the map as an…
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