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New congressional map eliminating a majority-Black district passes Louisiana Legislature

The Advocate | Politics

May 29, 2026

After a month of passionate debate and marathon public hearings, the Louisiana Legislature on Friday passed a new congressional map and eliminated one of two majority-Black voting…

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New congressional map eliminating a majority-Black district passes Louisiana Legislature

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