POLITICS

Louisiana and Virginia take steps toward US House redistricting

With mid-decade mapmaking spreading, Louisiana lawmakers voted to move the 2026 congressional primary from April 18 to May 16, creating time to redraw U.S. House districts if the Supreme Court voids the state’s current map. In Virginia, the House advanced a constitutional amendment letting lawmakers bypass a bipartisan commission, though it still faces multiple approvals. Spurred by Donald Trump, GOP states including Texas, Missouri and North Carolina have already revised districts; Indiana’s session is delayed. Maryland’s Senate refused to proceed, while Illinois Democrats remain wary; California’s new map heads to voters.

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