Louisiana lawmakers advance new 5-1 congressional map that favors Republicans

Louisiana lawmakers advance new 5-1 congressional map that favors Republicans

The new map will eliminate one of the state's majority Black, Democratic-leaning districts while keeping one Democratic-leaning district.

Louisiana legislators move forward on new House map

(The Center Square) — Louisiana Republicans cleared the first hurdle to potentially securing an extra seat in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday.

Louisiana lawmakers advance 5-1 House map after SCOTUS ruling

The decision sends the map to the state legislature for a full vote, where it is expected to pass.