Redistricting Shifts Louisiana's Political Landscape | Baton Rouge News

Louisiana’s congressional race is heating up after redistricting erased a majority-minority district, flipping the map to five GOP and one Democratic seat. Incumbent Rep. Cleo Fields is stepping aside from the sixth district — covering New Orleans — to run for state senate, opening the door for new contenders. Community organizers are rallying voters in the capital area, pushing for equitable access and strong local representation. While most incumbents like Scalise and Johnson are running again, the fifth district is wide open with Republicans jockeying for position, and the sixth district features a competitive mix including Democrat Chauna Banks. Primary elections are November 3, 2026, with a runoff on December 12 if no candidate hits 50%. Don’t forget: register by October 5 or online by October 13. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f460d3dd67a7b87