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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 3 MIN

Louisiana lawmakers working to pass map that could eliminate majority Black districts

from Morning Edition · host Leila Fadel

Primary elections have started in Louisiana, but votes cast in congressional races may not count as the Republican legislature is redrawing district lines to get one more Republican seat.

Primary elections have started in Louisiana, but votes cast in congressional races may not count as the Republican legislature is redrawing district lines to get one more Republican seat.

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