Louisiana Approves New Congressional Map as National Redistricting Fight Intensifies

Louisiana lawmakers approved a new congressional map that would eliminate one of the state’s two majority-Black congressional districts, a move Republicans say reflects political realities and critics say weakens minority representation. The map is expected to improve GOP chances of gaining an additional House seat ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The vote comes weeks after a major Supreme Court decision involving Louisiana’s congressional districts and voting-rights law. That ruling has prompted lawmakers in several states to revisit maps that previously faced legal scrutiny.

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Louisiana’s fight is now part of a broader national struggle over congressional boundaries. Republicans have pursued favorable maps in several Southern states, while Democrats and voting-rights groups argue the changes dilute minority voting power.

With Democrats needing only a small number of seats to reclaim House control, even a handful of district changes could have outsized political consequences in 2026.

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