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Louisiana has suspended its upcoming primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state's congressional map is unconstitutional. Other primary elections, including for the U.S. Senate, will proceed as scheduled starting Saturday. The timing for when the House races will resume is unclear.
Facts First
- Louisiana suspended U.S. House primary elections after a Supreme Court ruling on its congressional map.
- The Supreme Court ruled the map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander centered on a Democratic-held district.
- Other primary elections proceed as scheduled, with early voting starting Saturday and the primary date set for May 16.
- Governor Jeff Landry issued the executive order suspending the House races.
- Votes cast in suspended House races will not be counted, though the races will remain on ballots.
What Happened
Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order suspending Louisiana's upcoming primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives. This follows a U.S. Supreme Court decision ruling that Louisiana's congressional map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The ruling centered on one of Louisiana's two Democratic-held districts. Louisiana's other primary elections, including those for the U.S. Senate, will proceed as scheduled, with early voting starting Saturday and the primary date set for May 16.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a Louisiana voter, your ballot for the upcoming primary will still include the suspended U.S. House races, but any votes you cast in those specific contests will not be counted. Secretary of State Nancy Landry stated that her office will post notices at each early voting site to alert the public of the change. This may delay the process of determining who will represent your district in Congress. Your participation in other races, such as for the U.S. Senate, will proceed normally.
What's Next
The timing for when the U.S. House races will continue is currently unclear. The state will need to address the Supreme Court's ruling, which could involve redrawing the congressional map. This process may take time and could affect the scheduling of the elections for these seats.