Louisiana’s state senate on the 29th approved a new congressional map that splits a Democratic-controlled, majority-Black district; Republican Governor Jeff Landry signed the measure into law. Analysts say redistricting battles between Republicans and Democrats are likely to intensify ahead of the midterm elections.

2026-05-30

Louisiana’s state senate on the 29th approved a new congressional map that splits a Democratic-controlled, majority-Black district; Republican Governor Jeff Landry signed the measure into law. Analysts say redistricting battles between Republicans and Democrats are likely to intensify ahead of the midterm elections.