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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday brought Louisiana one step closer to having a second majority-Black congressional district -- a move that would mark a dramatic reversal of fortunes for ...
The new map increases the percentage of black voters in Louisiana's Sixth Congressional District from 23% to 54%. Caddo Parish residents will either vote in the 4th congressional district or ...
Louisiana's Legislature approved a new congressional map Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 that will add a second majority Black district by radically changing the 6th Congressional District boundaries.
Supreme Court rules Alabama's congressional maps violate Voting Rights Act 02:52. Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday tossed out a bid by Louisiana Republicans seeking to reverse a lower ...
But the state contended additional factors drove the map, including the politics of protecting powerful incumbent Louisiana Republicans U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (4th District), Majority ...
Under the new map, Louisiana's 2nd District, which encompasses much of New Orleans and surrounding areas, will have a Black population of about 53%.Democratic U.S. Rep. Troy Carter represents ...
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday brought Louisiana one step closer to having a second majority-Black congressional district -- a move that would mark a dramatic reversal of fortunes for ...