"Allowing elections to proceed under an unconstitutional map would undermine the integrity of our system and violate the rights of our voters, Gov. Jeff Landry said in a statement announcing the suspension."
"This executive order ensures we uphold the rule of law while giving the Legislature the time it needs to pass a fair and lawful congressional map."
"The ruling centered on one of the state's two Democratic-held U.S. House districts. It's expected that the Republican-led legislature will now redraw its congressional map to eliminate at least one of those Democratic seats in this year's midterm elections."
"Our office will post notices at each of the early voting sites to alert the public of this change. While the U.S. House races will remain on voters' ballots, any votes cast in those races will not be counted."
Louisiana has suspended its upcoming U.S. House primaries following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed the state's congressional map an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The primaries for U.S. Senate will continue as scheduled. Governor Jeff Landry emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and ensuring fair elections. The ruling affects one of the two Democratic-held U.S. House districts, prompting expectations that the Republican-led legislature will redraw the map to eliminate a Democratic seat. Notices will be posted at early voting sites regarding the change.
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