If the Supreme Court weakens the Voting Rights Act, Louisiana lawmakers could have an opportunity to draw new maps further boosting the GOP.

Republicans batted down accusations by Democrats that they're trying to get rid of majority-Black districts as part of a nationwide GOP push for control of Congress.

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.

Democrats hold a 6-5 edge over Republicans in Virginia's U.S. House delegation. A new map could allow them to expand that advantage. But it requires a multistep process because a voter-approved constitutional amendment places redistricting in the hands of a bipartisan commission.

Louisiana's Supreme Court case could limit states' ability to consider race when drawing congressional map boundaries.

Democrats continued to object, saying the plan could cause voter confusion and get the state in legal trouble.

Louisiana lawmakers advance bills to delay 2026 elections as they await a Supreme Court ruling that could reshape congressional districts.

The Legislature faces tight deadlines this week to keep food assistance flowing to 17% of the state’s residents and to adjust next spring’s election timetable.

Louisiana lawmakers have been called to a special session to address matters involving elections in 2026. Gov. Jeff Landry called for the special session on Thursday. According to Landry's statement, the special session will begin Oct. 23 and will end no later than Nov. 13.

Louisiana lawmakers will consider six election-related bills in a special legislative session, including changes to election dates, candidate qualifying periods, and qualifying fees for state candidates.

State lawmakers will begin a special session on Thursday to decide new dates for the 2026 election cycle amid the U.S. Supreme Court case concerning Louisiana's congressional map.

Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has announced that he is calling lawmakers back to the Capitol to consider changes to next year’s election schedule, plans and code. The announcement comes