New Louisiana Map Boosts GOP, Keeps Only One Black-Majority Seat
The Louisiana state legislature has approved a new congressional district map that favors the GOP while eliminating one black-majority district. The map, which is expected to be signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry, retains one black-majority district but removes the seat held by Rep. Cleo Fields. This decision follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that deemed the previous map unconstitutional, prompting redistricting efforts across several southern states.
- ▪The new congressional map was approved by the Louisiana legislature in a 28-10 vote.
- ▪The map eliminates Rep. Cleo Fields' seat, which was the 6th Congressional District.
- ▪Governor Jeff Landry is expected to sign the new map into law shortly.
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New Louisiana Map Boosts GOP, Keeps Only One Black-Majority Seat By Ward Clark | 4:06 PM on May 29, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Adam Bettcher Whenever Democrats start tearing their hair out over something Republicans are doing, like redrawing state district maps to gain a GOP advantage, it's always because it's something they have been doing themselves, and they don't want to surrender the advantage it gives them. When it comes to redistricting, all you need to do is look at a district map of Illinois, Maryland, or the Los Angeles area to see how true that is.
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