Louisiana Legislative Session Ends, but Big Redistricting Battles Could Be on the Horizon

Louisiana legislative session ends, but big redistricting battles could be on the horizon

Now that the Louisiana Legislature has pushed back next year's primary elections, all eyes are on the Supreme Court's decision in the Callais redistricting case.

Louisiana Republicans move election dates with hopes of redistricting for 2026 midterms

State Rep. Candace Newell, D-New Orleans, says Republicans in the Louisiana Legislature are likely to dilute Black voter strength if a pending U.S. Supreme Court ruling allows them redraw the state's six congressional districts. (Photo by Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator)Republicans in the Louisiana Legislature gave final approval Wednesday to pushing back 2026 primary election dates, capping a one-week special session that sets the stage for r…

Louisiana delays the 2026 primary elections

Louisiana lawmakers voted Wednesday to delay the 2026 primary election dates, giving the Legislature time to redraw U.S. House districts depending on the outcome of Louisiana v. Callais, Louisiana Illuminator writes.  Republicans hope the U.S. Supreme Court rules by Dec. 20, allowing them to revise maps early next year—potentially eliminating one or both of the state’s majority-Black districts. Attorney General Liz Murrill argues that Section 2 …

Louisiana legislators delay 2026 primary

Pushing backing the primary buys time for redistricting ahead the 2026 midterms as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs the legality of Louisiana’s congressional map.

"Louisiana Republicans delay election calendar to prepare for possible redistricting effort" #ELB

Jane Timm for NBC News: Louisiana’s Republican-controlled Legislature passed two bills Wednesday to delay the state’s spring elections, a move designed to give them time for a possible redraw of the congressional map if the U.S. Supreme Court weakens a … Continue reading The post “Louisiana Republicans delay election calendar to prepare for possible redistricting effort” appeared first on Election Law Blog.