Voting rights groups sue to block Louisiana from suspending primary elections

"The ACLU filed a suit on behalf of Louisiana voting rights groups, asking a state court to block the state's governor and secretary of state from suspending congressional elections."

"Landry suspended the state's congressional primary election even after early voting had begun to enact new districts for the 2026 election, following a Supreme Court decision."

"The League of Women Voters of Louisiana and other groups filed suit, arguing that delaying an election had only been done due to natural disasters or emergencies."

"The executive order sows chaos into an already-confusing election and puts Louisianians' votes at risk, especially those who have already cast absentee ballots."

The ACLU filed a lawsuit on behalf of Louisiana voting rights groups to prevent Governor Jeff Landry from suspending congressional elections. Landry's suspension followed a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated parts of the Voting Rights Act. While other races will continue, votes for the congressional race will not be counted. Plaintiffs argue that delaying elections is unprecedented outside of emergencies and that the executive order creates chaos, jeopardizing votes, especially for those who have already voted absentee.

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