Landry Delays Louisiana Primary, Redraws Districts

Summary

Louisianas Republican Governor Jeff Landry delays the states primary election from May to July, following a federal court ruling that struck down a majority Black congressional district map. The delay aims to fix unconstitutional lines and maintain election legitimacy. State GOP leaders plan to pass a new map before their session ends, while Democrats cri…

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Louisianas Republican Governor Jeff Landry delays the states primary election from May to July, following a federal court ruling that struck down a majority Black congressional district map. The delay aims to fix unconstitutional lines and maintain election legitimacy. State GOP leaders plan to pass a new map before their session ends, while Democrats criticize the move as a recipe for voter chaos. The redistricting frenzy extends to Florida and Tennessee, with potential implications for the Nov

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