“Louisiana deserves two seats where Black voters get a say in who represents them.
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Louisiana Suspends US House Primaries After SCOTUS Redistricting Ruling
April 30, 2026
After the Supreme Court's April 29, 2026 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais struck down the state's existing congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry suspended the state's May 16 U.S. House primaries — even though mail-in ballots had already been sent — to allow the legislature to draw a new map. The legislature began public hearings on May 4, with lawmakers signaling they would likely keep the majority-Black district based in Baton Rouge while eliminating the New Orleans-based majority-Black district currently held by Rep. Troy Carter, who would face losing his seat under the leading proposal.
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“I expect a court challenge to the governor's move. It's certainly possible both majority-Black districts in Louisiana could be redrawn. We're going to have to fight this every step of the way.
“The best way to end race-based discrimination is to stop making decisions based on race. Here in Louisiana, we're proud to lead the nation on this charge. 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.
“Today's decision by the Supreme Court is a devastating blow to the promise of equal representation in our democracy. This ruling is about far more than lines on a map — it's about whether Black Louisianians will have a meaningful opportunity to make their voices heard.