Senate committee votes on Louisiana congressional maps
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BATON ROUGE — Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee members met beginning Tuesday evening and into the early hours of Wednesday as they considered competing congressional redistricting proposals; just before 12:30 a.m. Wednesday May 13, the committee voted 4-3 to reject Senate Bill 407, the map authored by Sen. Ed Price that would have retained two majority-democrat districts. This week the committee then focused on Senate Bill 121 from Sen. Jay Morris and other proposed plans, and after more than eight hours of public testimony a map with one majority-minority district was advanced in committee early Wednesday; the hearing followed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling and Gov. Jeff Landry's halt of U.S. House races, and further legislative and legal steps are expected in coming days.
Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Friday: Senators Morris and Price introduced competing map proposals.
- Tuesday May 12, 7:00 PM: Senate & Governmental Affairs Committee opened public hearing.
- May 12–13 overnight: More than eight hours of testimony from residents statewide.
- Just before 12:30 AM May 13: Committee voted 4-3 to reject SB407 (Price).
- Early May 13: Committee advanced a map with one majority-minority district and continued deliberations.
Why This Matters to You
This isn't just about maps. It's about your vote. The way districts are drawn can influence who gets elected. It can affect the balance of power in Congress. Keep an eye on how this unfolds. Your vote's weight may change.
The Bottom Line
The Senate committee rejected one map but advanced another. This isn't the end. More legislative and legal steps are coming. Stay informed. Your vote depends on it. Worth forwarding if you know someone who values their voting rights.
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Supporters of the SB121 map and lawmakers favoring a single majority-minority district gained committee momentum when the panel approved a one-majority-minority plan, advancing their preferred redraw in the Senate & Governmental Affairs Committee.
Supporters of SB407, including Sen. Ed Price and advocates seeking two majority-Black districts, saw that proposal rejected in committee, losing its advance at the May 12–13 hearing.
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