U.S. House primaries in Louisiana are suspended after Voting Rights Act ruling
Louisiana has suspended its upcoming U.S. House primaries following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state's congressional map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order halting the House primaries to allow the legislature time to draw a new, lawful map, while other primary elections will proceed as scheduled. The decision stems from a ruling that weakens Voting Rights Act protections and is expected to lead to a reduction in Black congressional representation.
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Elections U.S. House primaries in Louisiana are suspended after Voting Rights Act ruling April 30, 20263:08 PM ET By NPR Washington Desk Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry records a social media video outside the White House on March 24, 2025. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP Louisiana has suspended its upcoming primaries for the U.S. House, following Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state's congressional map is an "unconstitutional racial gerrymander." The rest of Louisiana's primaries, including for U.S. Senate, will proceed as scheduled, with early voting starting Saturday and the primary date set for May 16. It's unclear when the House races will continue. Law The U.S.
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