Republicans move election dates

Louisiana Republicans move election
dates with hopes of redistricting for 2026
midterms
State Rep. Candace Newell, D-New Orleans, says
Republicans in the Louisiana Legislature are likely
to dilute Black voter strength if a pending U.S. Supreme
Court ruling allows them redraw the state’s
six congressional districts. (Photo by Greg LaRose/
Louisiana Illuminator)
Republicans in the Louisiana Legislature gave final
approval Wednesday to pushing back 2026 primary
election dates, capping a one-week special session
that sets the stage for revising the state’s U.S.
House districts ahead of next year’s congressional
midterms.