Legislature Approves New Congressional Map

Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval Friday to a new congressional map, setting up another round of litigation over the state’s political boundaries.

The new map comes after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s previous congressional districts as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The Legislature’s response reduces the state from two majority-Black congressional districts back to one.

Republicans argue the new map complies with the Supreme Court’s ruling and reflects the state’s political makeup. Democrats and voting rights advocates say the map weakens Black representation and will almost certainly be challenged in court.

The decision reshapes Louisiana’s congressional politics heading into the 2026 elections.