The Louisiana Legislature approved a new congressional map on May 29, 2026, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the previous map constituted an illegal racial gerrymander. This decision has implications for representation in the state, particularly regarding majority-Black districts.
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Louisiana Legislature Approves New Congressional Map Following Supreme Court Ruling
On May 29, 2026, the Louisiana Legislature approved a new congressional map in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that deemed the previous map an illegal racial gerrymander. This change is expected to affect the representation of majority-Black districts in the state.
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Louisiana passes new congressional map to eliminate majority-Black district, give GOP another seat
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Louisiana Legislature Approves New Congressional Map Following Supreme Court Ruling
