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Louisiana Republicans pass gerrymandered map that eliminates majority-Black district

The new map has five of the state’s six House districts as GOP-leaning.

Published May 29, 2026, 5:03 PM

Updated May 29, 2026, 5:17 PM167

Louisiana Republicans pass gerrymandered map that eliminates majority-Black district

The new map has five of the state’s six House districts as GOP-leaning.

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Louisiana Republicans pass gerrymandered map that eliminates majority-Black district

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