Louisiana Congressional Primaries Suspended After Supreme Court Ruling
3 weeks ago
Louisiana’s congressional primary elections have been suspended following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a majority Black congressional district, state officials said.
Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill said the decision prevents the state from moving forward with elections under its current U.S. House map.
Early voting had been scheduled to begin Saturday ahead of the May 16 primary elections.
State officials said they will now work with the Louisiana Legislature and election authorities to develop a new plan to move the process forward.
The ruling and resulting suspension mark an unexpected disruption to the state’s congressional election calendar.
Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill said the decision prevents the state from moving forward with elections under its current U.S. House map.
Early voting had been scheduled to begin Saturday ahead of the May 16 primary elections.
State officials said they will now work with the Louisiana Legislature and election authorities to develop a new plan to move the process forward.
The ruling and resulting suspension mark an unexpected disruption to the state’s congressional election calendar.
