Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District
Louisiana has approved a new congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district. This decision follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that deemed the previous map an illegal racial gerrymander. The redistricting process has sparked significant debate and concern regarding voting rights in the state.
- ▪The new congressional map was approved by Louisiana lawmakers.
- ▪The change comes after a Supreme Court ruling against the previous map.
- ▪The elimination of the majority-Black district has raised concerns about racial representation.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }liveUpdatesJune 3, 2026, 10:08 p.m. ETResults in Key RacesLatest PollsPrimary CalendarChanges to MapsAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTLouisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black DistrictA Supreme Court court ruling last month rejected the state’s previous congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander and set off a redistricting race across the South.Listen · 4:56 min Share full articleState Representative Edmond Jordan of Louisiana speaks with fellow lawmakers before a Louisiana House vote on a redistricting plan to eliminate a majority-Black…
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