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Louisiana Advances Plan To Eliminate Majority-Black House District

PUBLISHED May 13, 2026, 7:02 AM ET

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BATON ROUGE, La. Republican senators advanced a plan Wednesday to eliminate one of two majority-Black, Democratic-held congressional districts after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling struck down the state's U.S. House map as an illegal racial gerrymander. The committee vote followed hours of testimony from Black residents and Democrats opposing the change and was reported alongside other Southern states' redistricting actions. The move could reshape representation in Louisiana and is part of a broader, months-long national redistricting effort that analysts say may give Republicans the opportunity to pick up seats; Tennessee and Alabama have enacted maps this month, South Carolina’s effort recently failed, and analysts on May 13 noted that political headwinds may still influence November outcomes.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Supreme Court issues ruling striking down Louisiana's U.S. House map as an illegal racial gerrymander.
Tennessee and Alabama implement new House maps that could advantage Republicans.
South Carolina Senate effort to redraw districts fails this week.
Louisiana Senate committee advances plan Wednesday to eliminate one majority-Black seat.
Analysts on May 13 report Republicans have secured redistricting advantages possibly affecting up to a dozen seats.

News Intelligence

Redistricting affects how your votes count. If you're in Louisiana, this could change who represents you in Congress. It's a reminder to stay informed about local politics. Check your district's boundaries and who's running in the next election.

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Republican candidates and state GOP leaders stand to gain improved electoral opportunities through redrawn districts and removal of a majority-Black seat, potentially increasing Republican chances for additional U.S. House seats ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Who Impacted

Black communities and Democratic constituencies could lose concentrated representation and political influence if majority-Black congressional districts are eliminated or substantially altered by new maps.

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